About This Book
This Usborne adaptation brings Jules Verne's classic adventure, "Around the World in Eighty Days," to young readers aged 7-10. Follow the precise English gentleman Phileas Fogg and his French valet Passepartout as they attempt to circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days to win a daring wager. Their journey is fraught with exciting challenges, from navigating unbuilt railway tracks in India and rescuing a princess, to escaping a persistent detective and surviving a train ambush in America. With full-color illustrations, this chapter book is part of the Young Reading Series 2, designed to build reading confidence while introducing children to a timeless tale of perseverance, problem-solving, and global exploration.
Phileas Fogg, a very punctual man had broken into an argument while conversing about the recent bank robbery. To keep his word of proving that he would travel around the world in 80 days and win the bet, he sets on a long trip, where he is joined by a few other people on the way. A wonderful adventure is about to begin!
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Discussion Prompts
1
What was the most surprising place Phileas Fogg visited?
2
How did Phileas Fogg and Passepartout show bravery during their journey?
3
If you could travel anywhere in the world in 80 days, where would you go and why?
4
What challenges did they face because they were traveling so fast?
5
How did the different characters help each other on the trip?
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