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Synopsis
How can humans survive and prosper 1500 feet below the earth's surface? Jules Verne successfully weaves a dark yet magnificent story set in a coal mine, deep within a cavern world. Life in the mine is peaceful, with its beautiful lake and attractive homes. Yet there lurks an evil presence in the form of the Harfang owl, and fire maidens who dwell in the ruined castle. Unexplainable, malicious, and life threatening occurrences begin. Why? The wicked force could destroy the underground world and everyone in it!
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Is The Underground City appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Jules Verne's classic adventure features life-threatening occurrences and malicious forces in an underground coal mine community, with moderate peril and mysterious supernatural elements but no explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity and violence.
Who'll love this
Kids who love underground adventures and mysterious forces threatening a hidden world will enjoy this classic tale of survival and danger deep beneath the earth.