I really liked this book because it gives a lot of information about this person and why is he a good person. I learned something new that his dad wanted him to do law school but never stuck with it. Instead, he became a famous writer.
Who Was Jules Verne?
By James Buckley Jr.
Book 122 of 216 in the
Who Was Book Series
Meet the father of science fiction, Jule Verne.
Born in France in 1829, Jules Verne always dreamed of adventure. At age 11, he snuck onboard a ship headed for the Indies only to be discovered by his father and have his dreams dashed. After his father made him swear to only travel "in his imagination," Verne kept his promise for the rest of his life. He began writing adventure stories as a young man and became a popular writer throughout France. Known for mixing scientific discovery and literature in his books like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in 80 Days, Verne is often called "The Father of Science Fiction."
Born in France in 1829, Jules Verne always dreamed of adventure. At age 11, he snuck onboard a ship headed for the Indies only to be discovered by his father and have his dreams dashed. After his father made him swear to only travel "in his imagination," Verne kept his promise for the rest of his life. He began writing adventure stories as a young man and became a popular writer throughout France. Known for mixing scientific discovery and literature in his books like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in 80 Days, Verne is often called "The Father of Science Fiction."
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
ISBN-13: 9780448488509
ISBN-10: 0448488507
Published on 6/7/2016
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 112