Loved itreally nice, funky Will Smith edition of Journey to the Center of the Earth. I like that book.
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Journey to the centre of the earth (1867)
Others: Overwhelmingly positive Three explorers descend to the center of the earth, where they encounter tumultuous storms, wild prehistoric animals, and fierce cavemen.
- ISBN:
- 9781772267402
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- 254 pages
Genres: fantasy, science fiction, thriller, young adult, classics
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