Around the world in 80 days-until 1889, only French author Jules Vern could’ve thought of such a thing! And nobody imagined that the record set by his hero could be bettered in real life. Then Nellie Bly, a daredevil reporter, said she meant to try. Her editors were doubtful when Nellie set out alone. Then halfway around the world, in Singapore, she acquired a monkey, McGinty, who became her staunch companion. On their return, there were cheering crowds for Nellie and a brand new life for McGinty. With tongue in cheek and literary license, Joan Blos let’s McGinty tell the story “in his own words,” while Catherine Stock’s illustrations sparkle with the charm, humor, and excitement of Nellie Bly’s famous race time. Smoke/pet free.