Around the World in Eighty Days – Jules Verne

Embark on the ultimate race against time! Join the eccentric, brilliant Phileas Fogg on an adrenaline-fueled, globetrotting adventure to win a legendary wager in this beautifully illustrated collector's classic.

What would you do if your entire fortune and reputation rested on a single, impossible bet? Part of the cherished Jaico Illustrated Classics series, Around the World in Eighty Days by the legendary father of science fiction, Jules Verne, is one of the most thrilling, beloved adventure stories ever written. This premium, beautifully formatted edition is specifically designed to ignite the imaginations of young readers, pairing Verne's fast-paced, suspenseful narrative with rich, vivid illustrations that bring the golden age of travel to life.

The story introduces us to Phileas Fogg, a wealthy, highly disciplined, and slightly eccentric London gentleman who spends his days at the exclusive Reform Club. When an argument arises about the feasibility of global travel, Fogg rashly accepts a staggering £20,000 wager, betting his entire fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in exactly eighty days. Setting out immediately with his loyal, acrobatic French valet, Jean Passepartout, Fogg's journey becomes a high-stakes obstacle course. From racing across India on an elephant and navigating typhoons on the South China Sea, to battling runaway trains in the wild American West, Fogg must use sheer logic and courage to stay on schedule—all while being relentlessly pursued by a stubborn detective who believes Fogg is a fleeing bank robber! Will he make it back to London before the clock strikes? Read on to join this spectacular global tour and find out!