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Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Vern |
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Phileas Fogg has confidently wagered half his fortune that he can travel around the world in eighty days, crossing jungles, deserts, mountains, oceans, all the while being pursued by a bounty hunter determined to stop him. |
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Book Summary |
Study Highlights |
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| Reading Level: | 6th - 11th | Spelling/Vocabulary: | Difficult |
| Category: | Adventure | Comprehension: | Medium |
| Setting: | Europe, Asia, India, China, Japan, America | Critical Thinking: | Difficult |
| Theme: | Tolerance, importance of technology | Biblical Focus: | Christian Virtues |
| Paperback Novel: | 208 pages | Study Guide: | 5 units |
Related Studies: World geography, Gandhi, Hinduism, Suez Canal, drug abuse, railroads, Mormonism
Barbara's Note: This is a fun story to read, combining action, humor and challenging vocabulary. Although TLP is a literature program, this study includes a geography section. (Grades 9, 10, 11)
