Graffex is a new series of illustrated literariy classics retold for young readers. "Journey to the Centre of the Earth" is the exciting story of Professor Otto Lidenbrock, who, after discovering an ancient parchment describing a route to the centre of the earth, embarks upon the perilous journey with his nephew Axel and their dependable guide, Hans. It geatures some vibrant full-colour artwork and speech bubbles that bring fresh animation to this classic tale and enhance the retelling. A running glossary at the foot of each page helps young readers with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting their reading experience. Endmatter provides information about the author, the historical background to the period in which the author lived and a timeline of world events that places the work in historical context. It fits into Key Stage 2 English and supports Key Stage 3 English. It helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.