Set off with Phileas Fogg and his manservant on a race to circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days! Travelling by steamboat, train, and even elephant, the intrepid duo find themselves rescuing a young Indian woman from sacrifice, escaping kidnap, and battling hurricane winds - and all the while, tenacious Detective Fix of Scotland Yard is in hot pursuit, believing Fogg to be the criminal mastermind behind a Bank of England robbery. Rich in humour and excitement, Around the World in Eighty Days deservedly remains one of Jules Verne's most popular books.
This book is part of a book series called Templar Classics Ingpen .
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-6th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Templar Publishing .
Jules Vernes (1828 - 1905) was a French novelist, poet and playwright, best known for his adventure novels and his influence on the literary genre of science fiction. Carlo Collodi was born in Florence in 1826. The Adventures of Pinocchio is his most famous work. Robert Ingpen was born in 1936 in Geelong, Australia. In 1986, he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children's literature and has been honoured with Membership of the Order of Australia.
This book contains the following story:
Around the World in 80 Days
For as long as anyone can remember, Phileas Fogg's daily ritual has never varied by even a minute. Then, on a whim and a bet, he sets out to prove that he can span the globe and return to his club in London in only 80 days. Suddenly, his life is turned upside down and every day offers an exciting new adventure.
Plot Summary:
The novel begins in London in 1872 and centers around Phileas Fogg, a wealthy and precise Englishman known for his punctuality and adherence to routines. He is a member of the Reform Club, a gentlemen's club where he spends much of his time.
One day, Fogg becomes involved in a discussion with his fellow club members about a recent bank robbery. Fogg confidently asserts that it is possible to travel around the world in eighty days. To prove his claim, he makes a wager with his fellow club members, vowing to accomplish the journey within that time frame and betting his entire fortune on it. The sum of 20,000 pounds is placed at stake.
Fogg immediately embarks on his adventurous journey, accompanied by his newly hired French servant, Passepartout, who proves to be an indispensable companion throughout the voyage. Their journey takes them across various countries and continents, and they encounter numerous challenges and adventures along the way:
Europe: Fogg and Passepartout travel through France, Italy, and other European countries, encountering obstacles such as delays, detective investigations, and cultural differences.
India: They arrive in Bombay (now Mumbai) and experience a series of mishaps, including rescuing a young widow named Aouda from a forced widowhood.
Asia: They traverse the Indian subcontinent and encounter a typhoon and a confrontation with a rival traveler named Detective Fix, who mistakenly believes Fogg is a bank robber.
United States: Fogg and Passepartout arrive in San Francisco and attempt to cross the United States by train, which proves to be a wild and challenging journey.
The Final Dash: As their deadline approaches, they return to England via a last-minute sea voyage, with Detective Fix still in pursuit.
The novel keeps readers in suspense as Fogg races against the clock, overcoming obstacles, and striving to make it back to London on time. Throughout the journey, the characters undergo personal transformations, and unexpected friendships are formed.
The story's climax occurs as Fogg and Passepartout rush back to London, with the final outcome hanging in the balance until the last moments of the novel. The story masterfully combines elements of adventure, suspense, and humor, and it explores themes of determination, courage, and the impact of travel on personal growth.
The novel concludes with the revelation of whether Phileas Fogg succeeds in his ambitious quest and wins the wager, making "Around the World in Eighty Days" a classic tale of travel and adventure that continues to captivate readers worldwide.
There are small exquisite spaces as well as full page, and double-page panoramas and pictures, and all in such exceptional finely detailed work. * The School Librarium *
All of us, big and small, want to experience adventures. We often get swept along by oral or written narratives that transport us to past ages and future worlds... or which take place in the here and now but are packed full of action. Throughout the history of literature there have been many authors who have narrated adventure stories, but Jules Verne's work Around the World in 80 Days is in a league of its own. The prolific and visionary French author has captivated countless readers over the years with the story of the adventures of the British Phileas Fogg and his assistant Jean Passepartout, making them one of the biggest gems of literature throughout the ages. As everyone knows, Around the World in 80 Days is about Phileas Fogg's journey to win a bet with his fellow members of the Reform Club. He wagers half of his fortune and undertakes to travel around the world in only eighty days using the resources available in the second half of the 19th century and following the route published in the Morning Chronicle, his daily newspaper of choice. During his adventure, this perfectionist, a cunning and methodical character will not only have to contend with the problems caused by the different forms of transport, but also with being pursued by Detective Fix, who thinks that he was behind a robbery at the Bank of England. Today we are revisiting the beautifully-crafted edition of this work by the publisher Blume, a product that they have got right in many ways, detailed below: Firstly, because it reproduces the full text; without the simplifications that often come with these types of editions for children and young adults, in an attempt, failed in my opinion, to make them easier to read. There's a right time for each book. If a child or young reader is not ready for a story because it is too complex, I would recommend giving them something to read that is in line with their reading ability, instead of watering down an original work. However, one thing I do think is right is to accompany a text of this kind with pictures, especially if they complement it skillfully, without going over the top, as is the case here. Children and young readers are very receptive to reading with pictures. In this case, the illustrations are by the award-winning Robert Ingpen and they are very much in keeping with the period in which the action takes place, including elements that highlight the influence of the film adaptation by Michael Todd and enhance the visual end product. They are all very understated, which I also think is right when they are accompanying a work with such a wealth of descriptions and details. The text and image are also brought together in a beautifully-produced edition with a cover that looks very much in tune with them both. The book is in line with other titles published by this publisher, which include other adventure stories such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Pinocchio, Treasure Island, The Jungle book, Alice's Adventure in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Peter and Wendy, among other titles. -- Elisa Yuste * Boolino *
