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Around the World in 80 Days (Illustrated Classics)

Jules Verne

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Around the World in 80 Days (Illustrated Classics)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jules Verne

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

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

The rumble of the steam engine fills the air, mixed with the scent of faraway lands and salty seas. Imagine racing against time, hopping from bustling cities to mysterious jungles, all in eighty days! Every new place brings excitement and surprises that make your heart beat faster.

Themes

ClassicsAdventureFriendshipExploration

Quick Assessment

This classic adventure follows Phileas Fogg as he embarks on a daring journey to circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. Perfect for early readers, the story introduces themes of courage, determination, and cultural exploration in a way that's engaging and accessible for children aged 5-8. The book contains no intense content, making it suitable for young audiences.

Why we rated Around the World in 80 Days (Illustrated Classics) 7C

Around the World in 80 Days (Illustrated Classics) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 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 (Illustrated Classics) works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate Around the World in 80 Days (Illustrated Classics) 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 (Illustrated Classics) explores classics, adventure, friendship, and exploration — 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 classics, adventure, friendship.

Maybe not for

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

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

40 pages
ISBN
9780836876628
Pages
40
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Published
January 12, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ClassicsAdventure and AdventurersVoyages Around the WorldViajes Alrededor Del MundoTranslations Into GujaratiTranslations From FrenchChildren's Stories, FrenchHistorical FictionKorean Language MaterialsOpen Library Staff PicksChildren's Stories, EnglishAdventure StoriesWagersFrench FictionTranslations Into EnglishFicciónAdventure 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 ExercicesVoyagesThrillerLiteraturaAction & AdventureWeltreiseFantasyRomance 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

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