Around the World in 80 Days (Illustrated Classics)
Jules Verne
Around the World in 80 Days (Illustrated Classics)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jules Verne
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
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 — 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
- 9780836876628
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
- Published
- January 12, 2007
- Type
- Fiction