Around the World in 80 Days

Jules Verne

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Around the World in 80 Days

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jules Verne

Reading Level 7 12LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if you could race around the whole world in just 80 days? Imagine traveling by steamboat, train, and even elephant, facing wild adventures at every turn. But can Phileas Fogg beat the clock or will unexpected obstacles stop his journey forever?

Themes

AdventureTransportation - Boats, Ships, & Underwater CraftFriendshipComing of AgeHistorical

Quick Assessment

This classic adventure follows Phileas Fogg's daring quest to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days, filled with exciting travel and cultural encounters. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers themes of perseverance and exploration without intense content. Parents should know some older language and ideas reflect the time period but provide great opportunities for discussion.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

320 pages
ISBN
9781416939368
Pages
320
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
June 26, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureTransportationBoats, Ships, & Underwater CraftRailroads & TrainsClassicsViajes Alrededor Del MundoTranslations Into GujaratiTranslations From FrenchChildren's Stories, FrenchHistorical FictionKorean Language MaterialsAdventure and AdventurersOpen Library Staff PicksChildren's Stories, EnglishAdventure StoriesWagersFrench FictionTranslations Into EnglishVoyages Around the WorldFicciónAdventure FictionFrench Science FictionSubmarinesSea StoriesScienceContinental European FictionVoyages and TravelsBalloonsLarge Type BooksTravelFlights Around the WorldEnglish FictionTranslations Into FrenchFrench LanguageClassic LiteratureBritish and Irish FictionRoman D'aventuresRoman Pour La JeunesseSpanish Language BooksSpanish LanguageEnglish LanguageTextbooks for Foreign SpeakersTravelersCriticism and InterpretationCritique Et InterprétationTour Du Monde En Quatre-vingts JoursAventuresRomansRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseLittérature Pour La JeunesseVoyages Autour Du MondeParisEmployés De MaisonPoliciersErreur Sur La PersonneLectures Et Morceaux ChoisisLectureProblèmes Et ExercicesVoyagesThrillerLiteraturaWeltreiseFantasyRomance LiteratureDetectivesMarch FamilyAmerican FictionSistersVols Autour Du MondeIllustratiesFransComics & Graphic Novels, GeneralAeronauticsKe Xue Huan Xiang Xiao ShuoChang Pian Xiao ShuoRomans, NouvellesSuo Xie BenLittérature FrançaiseHistoire Et CritiqueLong Now Manual for CivilizationAdventureScience FictionFrench Literature

People

Jules Verne (1828-1905)Phileas FoggJean Passe-partoutDetective FixJules Verne

Places

LondonSuezBombayCalcuttaHong KongYokahamaSan FranciscoNew YorkFranc ʹaYokohamaSan ranciscofa guo