Shirley J. Adult Fiction (Classic) World Travel, gentlemen's wager, adventure
Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne 288 pages
English gentleman, Phileas Fogg, member of the Reform Club, who happens to have a fascination for and obsession with mathematical facts, gets into a discussion of world travel with other members of his club. Being betting fanatics all, a wager is made between several members of the club and Phileas Fogg that Mr. Fogg will make a journey completely around the world in only 80 days (remember this was written in 1873). A great adventure ensues with lots of memorable characters and cultures. A fun read, and a different level of interpretation when you read it again later in life for fun. I enjoyed it even more with this reading. I recommend it to grade schoolers on up. Fogg's French valet, Passepartout is funny and full of surprises.
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