Around the World in 80 Days
Charles Nurnberg
Around the World in 80 Days
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Charles Nurnberg
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if you had to travel all around the world in only 80 days? Imagine racing on trains, sailing across oceans, and even riding an elephant through wild jungles! Can Phileas Fogg and his helper, Passepartout, finish their daring journey before time runs out?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This simplified retelling of the classic adventure 'Around the World in 80 Days' introduces early readers aged 5-8 to an exciting story of travel and perseverance. The book features accessible language and engaging illustrations designed to capture young children's attention while encouraging imagination without reliance on screens. It is an age-appropriate introduction to classic literature that inspires shared reading experiences.
Why we rated Around the World in 80 Days 7C
Around the World in 80 Days is written at a Level 2 reading level across 28 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 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 4.0.
We rate Around the World in 80 Days as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Around the World in 80 Days explores adventure, friendship, family, and classic literature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781633221499
- Pages
- 28
- Publisher
- MoonDance Press
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction