The Mysterious Island TC_Bestseller and series newcomer Caio Filipe

and series newcomer Caio Filipe

The true ruler of Atlantia

" -Booklist (starred review)

ENCOURAGING MESSAGE: With a deep understanding that learning any new skill can be a difficult and even anxiety-inducing experience

The Mysterious Island TC_Bestseller and series newcomer Caio FilipeIn this spirited novel by master storyteller Jules Verne, five Civil War prisoners escape their Confederate jail by hijacking a hot air balloon. Blown halfway across the world and stranded on a remote island, the fugitives' survival depends upon their ability to build a sustainable environment while withstanding pirate attacks, volcanic eruptions, and other challenges. Engineer Cyrus Harding takes charge of the crew, consisting of his servant, Neb;