"In Search of the Castaways" (French: "Les Enfants du capitaine Grant", lit. "The Children of Captain Grant") is a novel by the French writer Jules Verne, published in 1867–1868. The original edition, published by Hetzel, contains a number of illustrations by Édouard Riou. In 1876 it was republished by George Routledge & Sons as a three volume set titled "A Voyage Round The World". The three volumes were subtitled "South America", "Australia", and "New Zealand". (As often with Verne, English translations have appeared under different names; another edition has the overall title "Captain Grant's Children" and has two volumes subtitled "The Mysterious Document" and "Among the Cannibals".)

In this adaptation of the classic novel, the entire cast of characters has been transformed into anthropomorphic animals! It begins with a message-actually three water-damaged messages-found in a bottle removed from the belly of a shark. Written in three different languages the messages reveal that the long-missing Captain Grant was shipwrecked and is being held hostage. The only clue from the messages that might be of any help, will lead Lord Glenarvan and Captain Grant's children on an adventure literally around the world!

"In Search of the Castaways or The Children of Captain Grant" is an exciting novel by Jules Verne telling about a couple of kids who make a round-the-world trip with a crew of brave noblemen to find their lost father, Captain Grant, following his trip notes and steps. The intrepid team survives dangers, gets into exotic adventures, and sees the wildest parts of the world until they finally hit triumph.

Reproduction of the original.

In Search of the Castaways, or The Children of Captain Grant, (1867-1868) is the first book in a trilogy by Jules Verne. A group of rescuers circumnavigate the globe and encounter the horrible forces of nature.

This race-against-the-clock adventure features a mutiny, castaways on a remote island, earthquakes, whale hunting, dastardly villains, man against the elements, a rescue mission, and offbeat humor. There's never a dull moment as "The Children of Captain Grant" search the globe for their long-lost father and brother.