The Girl Who Raced The World (a Page-turning Retelling Of The Beloved Classic Around The World In Eighty Days)

By (author) Harrison, Nat
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A reimagining of Jules Verne''s classic novel AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS, perfect for young explorers!
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORDS CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2026

''A page-turning, heartfelt adventure full of intrigue, peril and fun. I loved it!'' Hannah Gold, author of THE LAST BEAR.

''Astonishingly accomplished ... Full of high-stakes action and characters to root for.'' Emma Carroll, author of LETTERS FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE

You must take every day, every hour, every minute one tick at a time.

It is 1872 and, when Maggie Appleton''s beloved mother dies, she is left with nothing but a letter for a mysterious stranger called Passepartout. With nowhere else to turn, Maggie seeks out Passepartout and, in doing so, is drawn into an adventure beyond her wildest dreams. Together with Passepartout''s employer, the enigmatic Mr Phileas Fogg, Maggie journeys to Italy, India, Hong Kong, Japan and America, in a daring race against time to win the wager Mr Fogg has accepted.

But with a bank robber on the loose, an angry Inspector on their tail and unread secrets in her mother''s letter, Maggie soon discovers that there is much more at stake than keeping on schedule to win the bet. Who can she really trust - and will she ever find out where she truly belongs?

A timeless tale of travel, treachery and trust, for fans of Katherine Rundell and Emma Carroll, bringing Jules Verne''s classic Around the World in Eighty Days to life for young readers.

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The Girl Who Raced the World is a fantastic reimagining of ''round the World in Eighty Days. . . a fantastic adventure for Y4 and up. It would make a great read-aloud in the classroom or a good independent read.
Biographical note:

Nat Harrison was born on the tiny volcanic island of Ascension, in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean. She spent her childhood having adventures in England and Hong Kong and has since journeyed to every continent except Antarctica (it''s next on the list). She''s based in Richmond but can usually be found exploring with her husband, and her best dog Shadow, who loves a good story.

In the past, Nat has worked as a sweet seller, burger flipper, bingo caller, and ice cream whipper. She''s also worked for some of the most well-known technology brands, living in Europe, Asia and the US. Most recently Nat graduated with distinction from the MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. The one constant across continents is Nat''s love of reading and writing (and living!) adventure stories. The Girl Who Raced the World is her debut novel.

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A reimagining of Jules Verne''s classic novel AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS, perfect for young explorers!
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London-based debut author Nat Harrison was inspired to write The Girl Who Raced the World to bring Jules Verne''s original to bring it to life for a new generation.
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Introducing the thrill of global adventure, exploring the historical period in an accessible way with travel by steam train, ship, dhow, elephant and sledge!
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Short pacy chapters and a fast-moving plot make this a gripping escapist read for children aged 9 and up, and a perfect family read.
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With a gorgeous cover by Tom Clohosy Cole and an accompany map to pore over, this hardback edition would make the perfect gift for a young book lover!