Around the World in 80 Days
Level 2

After learning of a new rail line in India, Phileas Fogg wagers a bet that he can travel the world in 80 days. He takes off on this journey with Monsieur Passepartout. They are followed by an inspector aboard a ship and beyond. The rail line in India ends earlier than was reported so they hire an elephant for the 50-mile gap during which they rescue a young women even though it slows them down. They encounter many exciting and frustrating events in far flung cities around the world such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, and San Francisco, and New York. This classic novel has been abridged and adapted into 10 easy-to-understand chapters.