Around the World in 80 Days [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Jules Verne (Author), Jim Dale (Reader)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Shocking his stodgy colleagues at the exclusive Reform Club, enigmatic Englishman Phileas Fogg wagers his fortune, undertaking an extraordinary and daring enterprise to circumnavigate the globe in eighty days. With his French valet Passepartout in tow, Verne's hero traverses the far reaches of the earth, all the while tracked by the intrepid Detective Fix, a bounty hunter certain he is on the trail of a notorious bank robber.

Combining exploration, adventure, and a thrilling race against time, AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS gripped audiences upon its original publication and remains hugely popular to this day.


From the Cassette edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“The reason Verne is still read by millions today is simply that he was one of the best storytellers who ever lived.”—Arthur C. Clarke


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Shocking his stodgy colleagues at the exclusive Reform Club, enigmatic Englishman Phileas Fogg wagers his fortune, undertaking an extraordinary and daring enterprise to circumnavigate the globe in eighty days. With his French valet Passepartout in tow, Verne's hero traverses the far reaches of the earth, all the while tracked by the intrepid Detective Fix, a bounty hunter certain he is on the trail of a notorious bank robber.

Combining exploration, adventure, and a thrilling race against time, AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS gripped audiences upon its original publication and remains hugely popular to this day.

From the Cassette edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: Listening Library (Audio); Unabridged edition (April 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307206424
• ISBN-13: 978-0307206428
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 1.2 x 5.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #178,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #48 in Books > Books on CD > Children's Fiction > Classics

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It left us breathless!, July 1, 2006

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S. K. Woods (Freeville, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Around the World in 80 Days (Audio CD)

I took this audiobook along on a recent 2-day drive to Florida with my 7-year-old who only knew the Jackie Chan version of the story (!) and he was hooked by Jim Dale from the first word to the last 8 hours later. His character-voices were spot-on, the incidental music was an unexpected and delightful bonus - we were breathless with anticipation throughout the whole story. The miles to Florida disappeared as we crossed the Indian sub-continent and everywhere else along with the unflappable Phileas Fogg and his Dear Fellow. A wonderful ride! This is a top-notch production.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dale is brillant in excellent book, November 22, 2005

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Bobby Newman (Long Beach, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Around the World in 80 Days (Audio CD)

I saw Jim Dale years ago on Broadway in Barnum. He was excellent there, and is even moreso here. He creates voices for the characters that I believe perfectly match the characters that Jules Verne envisioned and created. The story keeps you endlessly engaged, and Dale is up to the task. And, by the way, contrary to the cover design, and contrary to everything that you may think if you've never read the book....there's no balloon.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story, March 2, 2007

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N. Rossiter "Teacher Mom" (Mount Vernon, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Around the World in 80 Days (Audio CD)

This is a wonderful classic story masterfully read by Jim Dale. If you start listening to it and think it is slow moving and boring, I would encourage you to be patient. Once the story gets going, and believe me it does, you will find yourself wrapped up in it as if you yourself had a part in Phileas Fogg's bet. If you don't give this story a chance you are really missing out. My children (ages 10,9, and 7) loved it and really got into the story. No, it's not Harry Potter, it's much better.