The Sea Monster

“In 1866, sailors around the world saw something strange in the sea.”

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne · Episode 1 of 6

Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea was first published in 1870 and became one of the most famous adventure stories ever written. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Professor Aronnax's journey will take him beneath the waves into a hidden world of marvels and mysteries. This episode introduces the great sea monster that terrified ships around the world—and the brave men who set out to hunt it.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 360 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, Jules Verne

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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