In 1889 the journalist Nellie Bly, inspired by the new Jules Verne book Around the World in 80 Days decided to see if she could beat the timings in the book. Discover all that she encountered along the way in this inspiring true story.

In 1889 the journalist Nellie Bly, inspired by the new Jules Verne book Around the World in 80 Days decided to see if she could beat the timings in the book. Discover all that she encountered along the way in this inspiring true story.

Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.

The focus sounds in this book are: /f/ ph /w/ wh /ee/ e-e, e, y /igh/ y /ch/ tch /j/ g, ge, dge /l/ le /z/ se /sh/ ch /ai/ a

Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.

Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Liz Miles is an author and library campaigner. Her many publications include fiction and non-fiction for children, with subjects ranging from time travel and prehistory to biographies and the arts. She is passionate about children’s literacy and loves writing books that challenge readers’ expectations, inspire new thinking, and bring facts to life. Many of her publications have been sold around the world. She lives and works in the southwest of England, a stone’s throw from the sea.