The Mysterious IslandAn exquisite novel about daring experiences. "It seems wisest to assume the worst from the beginning... and let anything better come as a surprise." The adventures of five prisoners of the American Civil War who decide to escape by hijacking a balloon and crash on a mysterious volcanic island. This book has been professionally formatted for e-readers and contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it. |
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