In Search of the Castaways

A global quest. Hidden clues. Adventure across three continents.

In Jules Verne’s sweeping tale of courage and determination, the children of Captain Grant—along with their friend Lady Glenarvan and a small band of companions—embark on a daring worldwide search for their missing father. Guided by a cryptic message found in a shark’s stomach, the group follows a trail of clues that leads them across the vast landscapes of South America, Australia, and New Zealand. Facing earthquakes, floods, cannibals, bandits, and the unforgiving forces of nature, they display remarkable ingenuity and unbreakable spirit in their quest to reunite their family.

Blending high adventure, geographical wonder, and Verne’s signature optimism in human resilience, In Search of the Castaways (also known as The Children of Captain Grant) delivers an epic journey filled with excitement, discovery, and the triumph of hope over despair. It remains one of Verne’s most beloved and action-packed novels.

• First published in 1867–1868
• Also known as The Children of Captain Grant
• A cornerstone of Verne’s Voyages Extraordinaires series and classic adventure literature

Available in multiple formats:

• Paperback & Hardcover: Elegant print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text, ideal for your bookshelf.
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• Audiobook: Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, perfect for immersive listening.

A timeless classic for readers who love grand expeditions, survival against the elements, and tales of perseverance and discovery.

About the Author

Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright, widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern science fiction. His extraordinary visions of submarines, space travel, airplanes, and other futuristic technologies in works such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in Eighty Days, and Journey to the Center of the Earth have inspired generations of scientists, explorers, and writers. Verne’s imaginative storytelling, combined with scientific curiosity, continues to captivate readers more than a century after his death.