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The Girl Who Raced The World

Name: The Girl Who Raced The World
ISBN: 9781835871416

By Nat Harrison

Adjectives

adventurous suspenseful heartfelt

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction Friendship/Family

Synopsis

In 1872, following her mother's death, Maggie Appleton is left with only a letter addressed to a stranger named Passepartout. Seeking him out, she becomes entangled in an extraordinary adventure alongside Passepartout's employer, Mr Phileas Fogg. Together, they embark on a race around the world, travelling through Italy, India, Hong Kong, Japan, and America, aiming to complete the journey in 80 days to win a wager. Along the way, they face a relentless detective, a cunning bank robber, and uncover secrets that challenge Maggie's understanding of trust and belonging.

Pages

336 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2026

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