{"product_id":"in-search-of-the-castaways-9781665934367","title":"In Search of the Castaways","description":"\u003cb\u003eA message in a bottle launches a quest for the recovery of shipwrecked crew in this Jules Verne classic--now with an arresting new look!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Lord and Lady Glenarvan catch a shark during a sailing trip, they are surprised to find a message in a bottle within its belly, sent by Captain Grant of the shipwrecked \u003ci\u003eBritannia\u003c\/i\u003e. Unfortunately, the water-damaged note is mostly unreadable, giving any would-be rescuers only a latitude and no longitude to work with. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEager to help the castaways, the couple urges the British government to launch a rescue expedition but are refused. So they take it upon themselves to search for Grant with the help of Mary and Robert--Captain Grant's children--and the crew of the \u003ci\u003eDuncan\u003c\/i\u003e. Thus, the group sets off, determined to find the shipwrecked crew, even if it means sailing across the entire thirty-seventh latitude--and facing whatever dangers lie in their path.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJules Verne (1828-1905) was a prolific French author whose writing about various innovations and technological advancements laid much of the foundation of modern science fiction. Verne's love of travel and adventure, including his time spent sailing the seas, inspired several of his short stories and novels.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aladdin Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50563402989842,"sku":"9781665934367","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4834f7b4-4d27-4e80-8beb-2e23aecf0fff.jpg?v=1731868623","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/in-search-of-the-castaways-9781665934367","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}