The Mighty Orinoco facts for kids
Cover of the first illustrated edition
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| Author | Jules Verne |
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| Original title | Le Superbe Orénoque |
| Translator | Stanford Luce |
| Illustrator | Georges Roux |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Series | The Extraordinary Voyages #45 |
| Genre | Adventure novel |
| Publisher | Pierre-Jules Hetzel |
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Publication date
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1898 |
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Published in English
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2002 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| ISBN | 0-8195-6511-3 |
| Preceded by | An Antarctic Mystery |
| Followed by | The Will of an Eccentric |
The Mighty Orinoco (French: Le Superbe Orénoque) is an exciting adventure novel by the famous French writer Jules Verne. It was first published in 1898. This book is part of his well-known series, "The Extraordinary Voyages." The story follows a brave young girl named Jeanne. She travels up the mighty Orinoco River in Venezuela with her protector, Sergeant Martial. Her mission is to find her father, Colonel de Kermor, who disappeared years ago.
Contents
The Story of Jeanne's Quest
The adventure begins with young Jeanne. She is determined to find her father, Colonel de Kermor. He vanished during an important scientific trip in Venezuela. Jeanne decides to travel to South America. She plans to explore the vast Orinoco River.
Meeting New Friends
Jeanne is not alone on her journey. She travels with Sergeant Martial, a loyal and brave soldier. Along the way, they meet other interesting characters. These include two French naturalists, Jacques Hello and Jean-Baptiste Fromental. They are exploring the region for their studies.
Exploring the Orinoco River
The Orinoco River is one of the longest rivers in South America. It flows through Venezuela and Colombia. Jeanne's journey takes her deep into the wild and beautiful landscapes of Venezuela. They face many challenges and discover hidden secrets. The river itself becomes a major character in the story.
Characters in the Adventure
Jeanne de Kermor
Jeanne is the main character of the story. She is a courageous and determined young woman. Her love for her father drives her to undertake this dangerous journey. She shows great strength and bravery throughout the adventure.
Sergeant Martial
Sergeant Martial is Jeanne's protector and loyal companion. He is a skilled and experienced soldier. He helps Jeanne overcome many obstacles. His presence makes the journey safer and more exciting.
Colonel de Kermor
Colonel de Kermor is Jeanne's father. He is a respected explorer and scientist. His disappearance is the mystery that sets the whole adventure in motion. Jeanne's quest is to uncover what happened to him.
About the Author: Jules Verne
Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a French novelist. He is often called the "Father of Science Fiction." Verne wrote many popular adventure novels. His books often feature amazing inventions and journeys to faraway places. He is famous for works like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas and Around the World in Eighty Days. The Mighty Orinoco is another example of his exciting adventure stories.
Images for kids
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An illustration from the novel drawn by George Roux
See also
In Spanish: El soberbio Orinoco para niños
