The Jules Verne Prophecy by Larry Schwarz - ISBN: 9780316349994
Paperback
Verne’s hidden clues ignite a perilous Parisian treasure hunt for friends.

The Jules Verne Prophecy

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  • Paperback

    368 pages

  • Release Date

    21 April 2026

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Summary

When a mysterious book by the legendary writer Jules Verne falls into the hands of three unlikely friends, it sets off a treasure hunt like no other—get ready for a modern-day The Goonies!

Owen Godfrey is spending his summer in Paris studying science fiction writer Jules Verne, the brilliant mind behind Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days. When Owen and his new friends find what appears to be a dusty copy of Verne’s coll…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780316349994
ISBN-10:0316349992
Author:Larry Schwarz, Iva-Marie Palmer
Publisher:Little, Brown & Company
Imprint:Little, Brown Young Readers
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:368
Release Date:21 April 2026
Weight:320g
Dimensions:208mm x 138mm x 26mm
Series:Jules Verne Prophecy
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“An old book shop, hidden codes, a secret treasure, and Jules Verne! A wild acton-filled tale that lets readers use their brains to solve a fantastical mystery!”–David Mandel, Emmy Award-winning executive producer of “Veep”Praise for The Jules Verne Prophecy: An Edgar Award Finalist for Best Juvenile Mystery A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year

“In this quick-moving adventure, a rare text sparks a treasure hunt for an American middle schooler in Paris…. Highlighting Verne’s classic stories alongside Paris’s history and iconic locations, the creators give the three friends ample chemistry as they race around the city by various thrilling means, bonding over their escapades in this energetic thriller.”–Publishers Weekly

“Jet off to Paris and the peculiar world of Jules Verne fanatics in this fun middle-grade adventure, set against the backdrop of a summer class themed around the famous sci fi writer…. Full of larger-than-life twists (including a kidnapped parent, evil schemes, and police chases) this novel perfectly pairs real-life city adventures with a literary puzzle for the ages. Fans of puzzle games, fast-paced adventures with short chapters, and movies like Uncharted will devour this book.”

–Booklist“Towers and treasures and clues, oh my! Palmer and Schwarz deftly weave epic adventure with laugh-out-loud humor and genuine middle-grade heart. The Jules Verne Prophecy is one part Goonies, one part National Treasure (if that nation were France), and one-hundred percent wild ride!”–Micol Ostow, author of Nancy Drew: The Curse, Life is Better with Friends, and the Riverdale graphic novel collection

About The Author

Larry Schwarz

Larry Schwarz is a creator and producer of live action and animated series for kids, teens, and families. He’s best known for Nickelodeon’s anime comedy Kappa Mikey and Speed Racer: The Next Generation and the live action series Thumb Wrestling Federation for Cartoon Network; Team Toon, a Netflix Original; and Alien Dawn for Nickelodeon. In addition to The Jules Verne Prophecy, he has co-authored Romeo, Juliet & Jim with Iva-Marie Palmer. He lives in New York City.

Iva-Marie Palmer is the author of the middle grade series Gabby Garcia’s Ultimate Playbook, and the young adult novels The End of the World As We Know It; Romeo, Juliet & Jim (with Larry Schwarz); The Summers; and Gimme Everything You Got. She lives in Burbank, California, with her husband and two sons.

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