Around the World in Eighty Days - A Guide to Children's Literature

Author: Editorial Committee of "Children's Literature Companion"
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book tells the adventurous journey around the world of Mr. Phileas Fogg. When Phileas Fogg and his servant Passepartout set off, a large sum of money is stolen from the bank, and someone suspects that the hasty traveler is the thief. Detective Fix follows him closely, causing him quite a bit of trouble. When Phileas Fogg and his servant return to British territory, Fix suddenly arrests Phileas and takes him into custody. With only eighty days left, Phileas is helpless. During the journey, Phileas Fogg faces many difficulties, such as bad weather, train accidents, and train robberies. In the face of these challenges, Phileas remains calm and composed, handling everything with ease, always demonstrating his gentlemanly demeanor, determination, and a willingness to help others. For example, he risks his life to save Aouda, a beautiful woman who was to be buried alive for the king, from the fanatical people of the Bundelkhand state. After traveling with Phileas all the way back to Britain, Aouda falls deeply in love with this seemingly cold but kind-hearted and chivalrous gentleman. When Phileas believes he has lost the bet and may end up impoverished, Aouda expresses her love to him. The plot of this book is tense, with each scene tightly connected, highly dramatic, and utterly captivating to read.