20,000 Leguas de Viaje Submarino

En esta presentación en espa–ol de Fonolibro tenemos el gusto de escuchar la mejor obra de ciencia ficción por el maestro Julio Verne. 20,000 LEGUAS DE VIAJE SUBMARINO es una dramatización que viene llena de efectos especiales y una narración que se puede considerar una obra de teatro en audio. Junto con su narración sólida y emocionante y el elenco talentoso que brinda un dialogo animado, es seguro que esta obra le encantara a todo el que la escuche. El cuento cl‡sico es apropiado para adultos y jóvenes al igual que para colecciones en espa–ol en bibliotecas pœblicas. M.T.P.

[ENGLISH TRANSLATION]--This Spanish-language production provides an enjoyable audio version of the best science fiction novel written by Jules Verne. 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA is a dramatization full of special effects and narration that make it sound like a theater play on audio. With its solid and exciting narration and a talented cast that offers animated dialogue throughout, this classic is sure to be enjoyed by all who listen to it. The story is appropriate for adults and older children, as well as for inclusion in the Spanish-language collections of public libraries. M.T.P. 2008 Audies Finalist (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

March 1, 2011

Gr 3-6-This graphic-novel adaptation of Verne's classic novel follows the underwater adventures of the Nautilus, a high-tech submarine led by Captain Nemo. The story begins with sightings of a strange creature around the world and a decision by the U.S. government to find out what it is. Pierre Aronnax, a scientist, boards the Abraham Lincoln and the crew soon discovers that this beast can't be killed because it is a submarine. The crew members board the Nautilus as prisoners and witness the adventures of the vessel. The illustrations will appeal to young readers, from the cover with deep red tentacles wrapped around the Nautilus to the muscled, comic-book renderings of the characters. The book includes information about Verne and discussion questions and topics for further writing. It is sure to pique the interest of many fans of the format and will help reluctant readers get a taste for Verne's works. The language and dialogue are easy to follow and understand. While the adaptation only skims the original adventures of the Nautilus, it will help to bridge the gap between modern-day children's books and classic literature.-Roberto Zapata, San Antonio Public Library, TX

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