What reading level is Around the World in 80 Days?

Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Around the World in 80 Days appropriate for?

Around the World in 80 Days is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Around the World in 80 Days?

Around the World in 80 Days is fiction.

Does Around the World in 80 Days have any content warnings?

Around the World in 80 Days has a HootRating of 12LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Around the World in 80 Days?

Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne is 438 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

Around the World in 80 Days

Jules Verne

Around the World in 80 Days

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jules Verne

Reading Level 8 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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 had to travel all around the world in just 80 days to win a crazy bet? Imagine rushing through bustling cities, sailing vast oceans, and facing wild adventures with Mr. Phileas Fogg and his loyal valet, Passepartout. But can they really make it back in time, or will unexpected challenges stop them?

Themes

Adventure FriendshipVoyages and TravelsFiction

Quick Assessment

This classic adventure follows Mr. Phileas Fogg as he attempts to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days to win a wager. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the story offers exciting travel experiences and highlights themes of perseverance and friendship. The novel contains mild peril and fast-paced action but remains appropriate for ages 9 to 12.

Why we rated Around the World in 80 Days 12LE

Around the World in 80 Days is written at a Level 8 reading level across 438 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 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 10.0.

We rate Around the World in 80 Days as 12LE ("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, voyages and travels, and fiction — 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, voyages and travels.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.