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So he sets out from London with his faithful servant, Passeportout, on an incredible journey. Going by train, steamship, sailing-boat, sledge, and even elephant, they face many surprises—and setbacks—along the way. There is no time to lose—will Phileas make it home before the final hour and win the wager?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Puffin Classics edition features a new introduction by celebrity survivalist Bear Grylls! 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As the gods and goddesses of Olympus scheme, the ancient world is thrown into turmoil when Helen, the most beautiful woman in all of Greece, is stolen away by her Trojan love. Inflamed by jealousy, the Greek king seeks lethal vengeance and sends his black war ships to descend on the city of Troy. In the siege that follows, history's greatest heroes, from Ajax to Achilles to Odysseus, are forged in combat, and the brutal costs of passion, pride, and revenge must be paid. In the end, the whims of the gods, the cunning of the warriors, and a great wooden horse will decide who emerges victorious. 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