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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9781402754272
Edition: Unabridged
Format: Unabridged
ISBN: 1402754272
Label: Sterling
Manufacturer: Sterling
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: October 07, 2008
Publisher: Sterling
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Studio: Sterling
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Jules Verneâand his one-of-a-kind hero, Phileas Foggâtake children on an action-packed, whirlwind race around the world. For as long as anyone can remember, Foggâs 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. Kids will love it!
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First published in 1873, Verne's narrative describing an eccentric gentleman's pursuit of a saloon wager is charming in its simple and straightforward presentation of what may be seen as typical 19th-century views and expectations. Although many of the stereotypes and presentations of British imperialism would be viewed as politically and socially incorrect to a modern audience, the innocence and casual frankness of Verne's depictions allow readers a glimpse at how the British may really have viewed ... Read More
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The ending is one of the best things about Jules Verne's AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS, but don't worry! I'm not going to spoil the fun. The journey, I'm afraid, isn't always quite as exciting as its conclusion. This didn't come as a great surprise. It's been my experience in reading the children's "classics" (e.g., SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON, LITTLE WOMEN, even LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE) with my daughter, ten, that they can be surprisingly dry at times. Nonetheless, even when I've begun to lose my ... Read More
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It is no wonder this book written in 1873 is continuously reprinted. The story of Mr. Phileas Fogg and his journey to transverse the earth in 80 days just sparkles with wit and exciting plot convolutions.
We are so complacent with the ease of traveling great distances quickly and in comfort; it is very instructive to read what it was like before automobiles and jet planes. I particularly enjoyed the description of the train trip across the American West.
Most of the times I avoid books ... Read More
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This is a review I previously wrote for four books in the Whole Story Series (Call of the Wild, The Jungle Book, Treasure Island, and Around the World in Eighty Days). I hope someone finds this helpful in their decision to purchase these books. :)
This is a wonderful series for children (and adults) who value learning through literature--especially classic literature. What makes it even more appealing to parents and educators is the way the publishers have integrated historically relevant facts ... Read More
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"The Whole Story" edition, with marginal notes and photos to describe the story. The graphics don't always add much to the story, but never detract from the simple, straightforward telling of this round-the-world-on-a-bet story. Just enough drama, comedy, and love interest to keep the story moving at a crackling pace, without ever sidetracking the reader from the basic 80-day timetable that must be met.
I was actually a bit sad at the journey's end for Fogg and his companions, until the final ... Read More
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