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Around the World in Eighty Days

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1872

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Jules Verne

Around the World in Eighty Days

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1872
Book Details
Pages

252

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Worldwide • 1870s

Publication Year

1872

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

Around the World in Eighty Days by Brian W. Aldiss, Michael Glencross, and Jules Verne follows the adventures of Phileas Fogg, a Victorian-era gentleman, as he attempts to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. The story highlights Fogg's encounters with various cultures and challenges during his journey.

Adventurous

Exciting

Humorous

Inspirational

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

274,371 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Brian W. Aldiss, Michael Glencross, and Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days is lauded for its imaginative narrative and gripping pace, though some find the translation lacking vitality. The enduring charm of Verne's classic adventure remains intact, despite occasional dated elements. Overall, it captivates with its clever plot and vibrant settings.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Around the World in Eighty Days?

Readers who relish classic adventure tales and explorations of diverse cultures would enjoy Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eighty Days. Fans of the Jules Verne, translated by Michael Glencross and edited by Brian W. Aldiss, may also appreciate the narratives found in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Journey to the Center of the Earth.

4.2

274,371 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

252

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Worldwide • 1870s

Publication Year

1872

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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