Graffex is a new series of illustrated literariy classics retold for young
readers. Journey to the Centre of the Earth is the exciting story of
Professor Otto Lidenbrock, who, after discovering an ancient parchment
describing a route to the centre of the earth, embarks upon the perilous
journey with his nephew Axel and their dependable guide, Hans. It geatures some
vibrant full-colour artwork and speech bubbles that bring fresh animation to
this classic tale and enhance the retelling. A running glossary at the foot of
each page helps young readers with any challenging vocabulary without
disrupting their reading experience. Endmatter provides information about the
author, the historical background to the period in which the author lived and a
timeline of world events that places the work in historical context. It fits
into Key Stage 2 English and supports Key Stage 3 English. It helps achieve the
goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.