In Search of the Castaways

A globe-spanning quest through storms, treacherous lands, and unbreakable hope to find a lost captain

About this book

When a bottle is pulled from the stomach of a giant sea turtle aboard the Scottish yacht Duncan, its torn message sets Lord and Lady Glenarvan and their spirited ward Captain Grant's children on a globe-spanning quest to find a lost seafarer. Jules Verne combines meticulous geographical detail, rousing maritime action, and colorful encounters—from the pampas of South America to the wild coasts of New Zealand—to map an exhilarating hunt for clues, courage, and compassion. Equal parts mystery and expedition, In Search of the Castaways is a rousing Victorian adventure that celebrates ingenuity, friendship, and the perennial lure of the unknown.