Jules Verne

Around the World in 80 Days Jules Verne

Publisher Marketing: In London, 1872, a man named Phileas Fogg makes a bet with his friends that he can travel across the entire planet in eighty days. The wager? More than half his sizable fortune -- and the exact same amount of money that was stolen from a nearby bank a day earlier. Fogg hastily departs in the company of Passepartout, his personal attendant, on a journey that will take the two men all over the wide world by way of every known means of transportation. Little does Fogg know that a sly detective trails his every globetrotting step . . . These full-color graphic novels feature enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded introduction, and bolded glossary words. They're sure to hook even the most reluctant of readers. Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1996 (EAN 9780304317691, Hardcover) School Library Journal 05/01/2007 pg. 100 (EAN 9780836876628, Library Binding) School Library Journal 07/01/2005 (EAN 9780307206824, Compact Disc) Kliatt 09/01/2005 pg. 44 (EAN 9780307206824, Compact Disc) - *Starred Review Booklist Editors Choice/Media 01/01/2006 pg. 18 (EAN 9780307206824, Compact Disc) School Library Journal 07/01/2005 (EAN 9780307206282, Analog Audio Cassette) Booklist Editors Choice/Media 01/01/2006 pg. 18 (EAN 9780307206282, Analog Audio Cassette) School Library Journal 04/01/2005 pg. 70 (EAN 9781400101313, Compact Disc) Ingram Paperback Advance 05/01/2005 pg. 63 (EAN 9780451529770, Mass Market Paperbound) Publishers Weekly 02/14/2005 (EAN 9780307206428, Compact Disc) - *Starred Review Entertainment Weekly 07/06/2004 pg. 94 (EAN 9780140449068, Paperback) Kirkus Review - Children 05/01/1996 pg. 696 (EAN 9780670869176, Hardcover) School Library Journal 07/01/1996 pg. 101 (EAN 9780670869176, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1996 pg. 302 (EAN 9780670869176, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1990 (EAN 9780670869176, Hardcover) Kirkus Review - Children 05/01/1996 pg. 696 (EAN 9780670867936, Paperback) Wilson Fiction Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 950 (EAN 9780192837783, Paperback) Wilson Fiction Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 952 (EAN 9780192837783, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Verne, Jules Often labeled the "father of science fiction," Jules Verne was less concerned with the gadgets of science than with its effect of people. His fantasies explored the possibilities in a way that excited the imaginations of generations of readers and paved the way for the host of writers that followed in his footsteps. Contributor Bio:  Everheart, Chris Chris Everheart always dreamed of interesting places, fascinating people, and exciting adventures. He is still a dreamer. He enjoys writing thrilling stories about young heroes who live in a world that doesn t always understand them. Chris lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his family. He plans to travel to every continent on the globe, see interesting places, meet fascinating people, and have exciting adventures. Contributor Bio:  Smith, Tod G Tod Smith grew up in Rhode Island, where he attended the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art. He started working in comics in the 1980s, and has been an illustrator for comics and books ever since. He loves to play music in his free time, and when he was in middle school, the Beatles inspired him to start to play the guitar. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, Candace.