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"Chosen" Classics

By Jules Verne and John Kennett

Can Fogg outrun a suspicious detective and reach London before his impossible wager fails?

exciting · fast-paced · adventurous · classic

Genres

Adventure Classics Travel

What is "Chosen" Classics about?

Phileas Fogg, a calm and wealthy Englishman, wagers that he can travel around the world in just eighty days. With his loyal French servant, Passepartout, he sets off by train, ship and even elephant. As they race across continents, they face storms, delays, dangerous journeys and a determined detective who believes Fogg is a criminal. Every minute matters, and the travellers must overcome unexpected obstacles if they are to reach London before time runs out.

About the author

Jules Verne was a French author who loved writing exciting adventure stories. He is best known for his famous books like 'Around the World in Eighty Days' and 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea'. His stories take readers on amazing journeys to faraway places, sparking imagination and curiosity about the world.

Pages

195 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

1996

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