This book is written in plain and simple English. The translation largely follows their guidelines. The book is suitable for readers who have limited reading ability (dyslexia), are learning English as a second language, have difficulties with complex texts or simply want to enjoy a book in a compact, reader-friendly format.
The book tells the story of Phileas Fogg and his servant, Passepartout. Fogg is a rich man from London. He bets that he can travel around the world in 80 days. Fogg and Passepartout travel by various means of transportation, such as ships and trains. They experience many adventures on their journey. They meet interesting people and sometimes have problems. For example, they are mistaken for criminals. There is also a detective who follows them. The detective thinks that Fogg is a bank robber. In the end, Fogg and Passepartout return to London. They are too late. They think they have lost the bet.