As a child, Jules Verne dreamed of traveling to exotic lands. When he was twelve, he attempted to run away to sea, but was stopped by his father. After that humiliation, Jules made up his mind to travel only in his imagination and to become a writer of "fantastic voyages."
The story of Verne and how he became one of the world's greatest storytellers is told in a lively, humorous manner by Robert Quackenbush and is illustrated with his droll cartoon drawings. This fresh approach to the life and achievements of a great man will delight young readers.
