Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days: A Comic Book Adaptation

Experience Jules Verne's classic adventure like never before with this vibrant comic book adaptation. "Classics in Comics: Around the World in Eighty Days" brings the iconic, fast-paced journey to life with full-colour illustrations and the distinctive humor and characters from the original novel. Written by Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with captivating artwork by Facundo Aguirre, this adaptation is designed to make classic literature accessible and engaging for young readers.

The "Classics in Comics" series is dedicated to opening the doors of literature to all children aged 9 and up. Each book features a dyslexia-friendly design and diverse representations in the artwork, ensuring that all readers can connect with these timeless stories. This edition includes simplified text that clearly presents the key plot elements, introductory materials to set the scene and introduce Jules Verne, and supplementary content at the back exploring themes and the author's inspirations.

Key Features & Benefits

• Full-colour comic book adaptation of Jules Verne's classic novel
• Features snappy, simplified text for clear plot comprehension
• Includes introductory materials about the author and original story
• Contains supplementary content exploring themes and inspirations
• Dyslexia-friendly design for enhanced readability
• Diverse representations in artwork to promote reader connection
• Part of the "Classics in Comics" series, making literature accessible

Specifications

• Brand: Franklin Watts
• Author/Artist: Steve Barlow, Steve Skidmore (authors), Facundo Aguirre (illustrator)
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Page Count: 96 pages
• Reading Age: 9 years and up
• Dimensions: 15.4 x 1.2 x 21.2 cm
• Weight: 318g
• Release Date: 10 September 2026
• ISBN-10: 1445196395
• ISBN-13: 978-1445196398

This comic book adaptation is perfect for young adventurers looking to explore classic tales in an exciting new format.