Phileas Fogg, a gentleman living in London, makes a bet that he can travel around the world in 80 days after a thief steals money from the Reform Club. He hires a new manservant named Jean Passepartout to accompany him on the journey. Roald Dahl was a famous British novelist best known for children's books like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, as well as adult short stories and novels including Around the World in 80 Days.