"When a comet strikes, it breaks off a section of the Earth, sending it spinning into outer space – along with a group of survivors who were not left behind! Can they survive the harsh conditions of their new, reduced world, and if not, how can they get home?
 
Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Jules Verne, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.
 
The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas’ "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new CCS Books edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old." - CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED