Around the World in Eighty Days

Name: Around the World in Eighty Days
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9788854418295
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From the Masterpiece by Jules Verne

Series: From the Masterpiece/Pocket

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Summary

In Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne, the story follows the adventurous journey of Phileas Fogg and his loyal valet, Passepartout, as they attempt to circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days to win a wager. Facing various obstacles, they travel by train, ship, and other means, showcasing a thrilling blend of geography, adventure, and the spirit of determination, perfect for young readers.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this exciting tale if you're intrigued by daring adventures and imaginative journeys across diverse cultures and landscapes. This classic story captivates young readers who love tales of exploration, featuring a thrilling race against time filled with unexpected challenges and discoveries.

The thrilling race against time of eccentric Phileas Fogg and his manservant Passepartout, having to run around the planet to win a bet, is here presented in a modern and original way, thanks to the splendid drawings by Francesca Rossi, an artist able to capture the vivid atmosphere of the story. Ages: 6 plus

Description

Some novels are considered classics of children's literature, read by numerous generations of young readers who made them immortal. That is the case with Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne, a true prototype for many later adventure tales.

The thrilling race against time features the eccentric Phileas Fogg and his manservant Passepartout, who must race around the planet to win a bet. This edition is presented in a modern and original way, thanks to the splendid drawings by Francesca Rossi, an artist able to capture the vivid atmosphere of the story.

Ages: 6 plus

Author: Francesca Rossi graduated from the Scuola Internazionale di Comics (International School of Comics) in Florence. She publishes illustrated books for a number of Italian publishers and designs book covers and posters. In addition to her work as an illustrator, she conducts workshops in schools and libraries, as well as making and decorating pottery.

Francesca has illustrated many books for White Star, including Classic Fairy Tales by Charles Perrault, Fairy Tale Adventures, Classic Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm, and Around the World in Eighty Days. Francesca lives in Italy.

Series: From the Masterpiece/Pocket

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788854418295

Publisher: White Star

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: Italy

Imprint: White Star

Contributors:

Illustrated by Francesca Rossi

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 378g

Pages: 96

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: From the Masterpiece/Pocket

About the Author

Francesca Rossi graduated from the Scuola Internazionale di Comics (International School of Comics) in Florence. She publishes illustrated books for a number of Italian publishers, and designs book covers and posters. In addition to her work as an illustrator, she conducts workshops in schools and libraries, as well as making and decorating pottery. Francesca has illustrated many books for White Star, including Classic Fairy Tales by Charles Perrault, Fairy Tale Adventures, Classic Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm, and Around the World in Eighty Days. Francesca lives in Italy.

Around the World in Eighty Days