Around the World in 80 Days

Loïc Dauvillier

Around the World in 80 Days

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Loïc Dauvillier

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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 races against the clock, dashing through crowded streets and rushing to catch a steamer bound for faraway lands. With his loyal valet Passepartout by his side, every moment counts as dangers and surprises lurk around every corner. But will they make it in time, or will the world slip away from their grasp?

Themes

Adventure Friendship Family Multicultural Historical Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This graphic novel adaptation of Jules Verne's classic tale follows Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout on a thrilling journey to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. Ideal for readers aged 9-12, it combines vivid illustrations with adventurous storytelling to engage young readers while introducing them to themes of determination and cultural exploration. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers, with no notable mature themes or content warnings.

Why we rated Around the World in 80 Days 9LE

Around the World in 80 Days is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 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 6.5.

We rate Around the World in 80 Days as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Around the World in 80 Days explores adventure, friendship, family, multicultural, and historical — 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.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, family.

Maybe not for

! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional

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

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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