'Today you can go round the world in eighty days,' says Phileas Fogg. 'Do it, and I pay you 20,000 pounds,' says his friend Stuart. This is the beginning of one of Jules Verne's most exciting stories. Phileas Fogg must get back to London by December 21st or lose all his money. And with the help of his servant, Passepartout, Fogg travels in many ways - from train to elephant - and has some surprising adventures on the way.
About the Author
Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) was a French author and a pioneer of the science-fiction genre. Bill Bowler is an experienced ELT teacher and teacher trainer who has taught in several countries around the world. Sue Parminter is an experienced ELT teacher and teacher trainer who has taught in several countries around the world.
