Around the World in Eighty Days: 5 Weeks in a Balloon (Wordsworth Classics) Paperback – August 5, 1997

5 Weeks in a Balloon is not as famous as Around the World in 80 Days but both of these Verne works are classics that are highly readable and enjoyable. I was glad to see both short novels in one book, and I highly enjoyed re-reading them both for the first time since I was a teenager. These are well-translated and read exceptionally well. Great stories anyone will love!

From the first page, this entertaining story will transport you back in time and take you along on a thrilling adventure full of descriptive details. A must-read for your reading list.

Works well but be careful as it leaves stains in the shower when it dries if not fully rinsed. Comet takes it right out, though.

Great book. The Wodsworth Classic Edition is unabridged and includes notes and a commentary at the beginning.

Great introduction to Jules Verne!

My grandson likes this book he us almost finished.

Buyers of this Wordsworth Classics edition need to be aware that this is a much simplified and modernized version of the original 1873 English translation. I did not realize this until it was too late. I bought this book for my daughter since it was required summer reading for her Honors English class. It caused untold embarrassment to her during class and a less than stellar grade on her summer writing assignment.

Exelent book