Oxford Progressive English Readers 3: Around the World in Eighty Days

Around the World in Eighty Days is the classic adventure tale of the meticulous English gentleman, Phileas Fogg, who makes a daring £20,000 wager that he can circle the globe in just 80 days. With his loyal but impulsive valet, Passepartout, Fogg sets off on a whirlwind journey using every means of transport available—from steamships and trains to an elephant.

However, their swift progress is complicated by the constant presence of Detective Fix, a determined policeman who believes Fogg is a bank robber and is waiting for a warrant to arrest him. This specially adapted Level 3 edition brings Verne’s exciting story to life for English language learners, maintaining the suspense and adventure while carefully controlling the vocabulary and grammar to ensure an enjoyable and successful reading experience.