Classics Illustrated 47: Off on a Comet - Couverture souple

Verne, Jules

 
9781906814748: Classics Illustrated 47: Off on a Comet

Synopsis

When a comet strikes, it breaks off a section of the Earth, sending it spinning into outer space – along with a group of survivors who were not left behind! Can they survive the harsh conditions of their new, reduced world, and if not, how can they possibly get home? One of Jules Verne’s “Voyages extraordinaires“. Classics Illustrated tells this fantastic tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Jules Verne, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.

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À propos de l'auteur

Jules Gabriel Verne (1828 - 1905) was a French writer who pioneered the science fiction genre. Notable amongst his works are 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in 80 Days and A Journey to the Centre of the Earth.<br /><br />American comics artist GERALD MCCANN contributed to the legendary Classics Illustrated series. McCann illustrated the adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's 'The Conspiritors', Jules Verne's 'Off on a Comet' and Francis Parkman's 'The Conspiracy of Pontiac' between in 1959 and 1960. He also cooperated on several special issues of the collection, such as 'Crossing the Rockies', 'Royal Canadian Mounted Police' and 'Men, Guns and Cattle'.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Jules Verne's fantastic tale of a small group stranded in space on a comet! Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, providing an excellent introduction for younger readers. Also includes theme discussions and study questions.

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