Around the World in 79 Days
This is a story involving balloonist Phinny Fogg. He and reporter teenagers Jenny and Hoppy set out on a globetrotting adventure to travel around the world in 79 days and beat the original record set by Phinny's father. The trio are in competition for both the record and a £1,000,000 prize against the sinister Crumden. Crumden is aided by his idiotic chauffeur Bumbler and his pet monkey Smirky.
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It tells the adventures of a balloonist, Phineas, and two teenagers, photographer Jenny and reporter Hoppy, who set off on adventures around the world to get around him in 79 days and break the record. The trio also competes for a $1 million prize against the sinister Chickpeade, who was supposed to be Phineas's butler, who is aided by his disruptive chauffeur and pet monkey Simon.
1.The Race Is On
06-09-196910mThe race is on, with Phineas' first destination being in Paris, but Crumden has a sneaky scheme to try and get Phineas locked up at Paris.
2.Swiss Mis-Adventure
13-09-196910mPhineas and his friends are forced to make an emergency landing in the Swiss Alps when Crumden's monkey, Smikry, douses their hot air balloon with freezing water.
3.Arabian Daze
20-09-196910mCrumden lures Phineas and his friends away from their hot air balloon, leaving them stranded in the middle of the Arabian Desert.
4.Madrid or Busted
27-09-196910mWhile taking a break from their 'round the world journey in Madrid, Spain, the trio has their balloon and map stolen by Crumden, resulting in a desperate chase through the ancient...
5.Mr. Bom-Bom
04-10-196910m
6.India or Bust
11-10-196910m
7.Snow Slappy
18-10-196910m
8.Finney, Finney Fun, Fun
25-10-196910m
9.The Argentiney Meany
01-11-196910m
10.The Tree Man
08-11-196910m
11.Saucy Aussie
15-11-196910m
12.Crumden's Last Stand
22-11-196910m
13.Egyptian Jinx
29-11-196910m
14.Border Disorder
06-12-196910m
15.Troubles in Dutch
13-12-196910m
16.The Fiji Weegees
20-12-196910m
17.Hawaiian Hangup
27-12-196910m
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