Adapted and illustrated edition of A Princess of Mars at easy-to-read level for a new generation of readers aged 7+. Ex-army captain John Carter is mysteriously transported to the planet Mars after hiding from attackers in a cave. While he is still adapting to Martian life, John meets Dejah Thoris – a princess from the city of Helium who has been taken prisoner. As he falls in love with Dejah Thoris, John must overcome many obstacles to protect her and find his place in his new home. About the Sci-Fi Classics Children's Collection: The Science Fiction Children’s Collection features ten of the most exciting stories that helped forge the genre, including early dystopia, time travel, alien invasion, and adventures both undersea and underground. Readers will visit Mars, climb down a volcano and encounter hideous animal experiments on Dr Moreau’s island. They’ll meet famous characters such as Captain Nemo and John Carter – not to mention dinosaurs!