“The Mysterious Island” is one of Jules Verne’s most popular novels, bringing to life his dreams of a society freed from all forms of violence and slavery. The story of five northerners who, during the American Civil War, escaped from enemy captivity on a hot air balloon, but by the will of fate were caught in a storm and ended up on a lost uninhabited island somewhere in the quiet ocean. Knowledge, courage, and the labor of these brave Robinsons allow them not only to survive, but also to deal with all the incredible adventures that await them.