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 collected works in an old bookshop, they’re intrigued by the hidden codes written inside. As one clue leads to another, the trio gets swept up in an epic treasure hunt spanning the city—from the depths of the catacombs to the top of the Eiffel Tower, and by way of skateboard, boat, car, and even a hot air balloon! But they quickly realize they’re not the only ones searching for the hidden riches, and that there are others who will stop at nothing to get to them first. This fast-paced larger-than-life adventure is filled with action, high stakes, and three friends who are dead set on cracking the Jules Verne mystery.
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The Jules Verne Prophecy
Author(s)
Publisher
Age Range
10+
Release Date
June 27, 2023
ISBN
978-0316349819
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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 reimagining of The Goonies!
Editor review
1 review
Puzzles and clues with Jules Verne books
(Updated: June 24, 2026)
Overall rating
4.5
Plot
4.0
Characters
5.0
Writing Style
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
5.0
The Jules Verne Prophecy is a middle-grade mystery set in Paris, and a young man is taking a class all about Jules Verne. One day his book for the final test is stolen on the street, and he needs a replacement to take the test. The Jules Verne book he finds to take the test is unlike anyone seen before and sets Own and his newfound friend on a quest to decipher clues and learn about this famous author who predicted so many things in his novels that are now commonplace.
The author did a fantastic job sharing various things about Jules Verne while keeping the information appropriate for the age group the book targets. I have never been to Paris nor speak French, but I felt immersed in the book and did not feel lost when French phrases were introduced into the story. The chapters are nice and short, and the illustrations accompanying the story make for an excellent feast for the eyes.
Final Verdict:
A tremendous middle-grade adventure story with well-researched Jules Verne Facts that make for a great intro to the author's works. I felt like I was in Paris with these kids deciphering the clues alongside them. I also like that we are in a foreign land for the main character and that he is interpreting the world through the eyes of a tourist.
The author did a fantastic job sharing various things about Jules Verne while keeping the information appropriate for the age group the book targets. I have never been to Paris nor speak French, but I felt immersed in the book and did not feel lost when French phrases were introduced into the story. The chapters are nice and short, and the illustrations accompanying the story make for an excellent feast for the eyes.
Final Verdict:
A tremendous middle-grade adventure story with well-researched Jules Verne Facts that make for a great intro to the author's works. I felt like I was in Paris with these kids deciphering the clues alongside them. I also like that we are in a foreign land for the main character and that he is interpreting the world through the eyes of a tourist.
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