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The Underground City

Jules Verne (2005)

SubgenreHard SF
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.57

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceCaptivity

Positive tags

AdventureMysterySurvivalFound Family

Tropes

Underground WorldLost ColonyHostile EnvironmentMysterious ThreatVictorian Science Fiction

Themes

Survival Against NatureHuman IngenuityCommunityMysteryMan vs EnvironmentExploration

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!

Tags

AdventureVictorian Science FictionSurvival FictionGothic Elements