Around the World in 80 Days
Jules Verne
Around the World in 80 Days
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jules Verne
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Phileas Fogg is the most punctual man in England, and he bets his entire fortune he can travel around the world in just 80 days. Facing wild adventures, strange lands, and unexpected problems, he races against time to prove everyone wrong—and it could change his life forever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This classic adventure follows Phileas Fogg as he attempts to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days, encountering various cultures and challenges along the way. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines excitement with themes of perseverance and cultural exploration. Parents should note some mild peril and suspense typical of adventure fiction but no graphic content.
Why we rated Around the World in 80 Days 10LP
Around the World in 80 Days is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Around the World in 80 Days works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Around the World in 80 Days as 10LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Around the World in 80 Days explores adventure, friendship, cultural exploration, and perseverance — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, cultural exploration.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780883012734
- Publisher
- Pendulum Pr
- Published
- June 1973
- Type
- Fiction