Around the World in Ten Days

** "Around the World in Ten Days" by Chelsea Curtis Fraser is an early 20th-century novel about two young American boys, Paul and Bob, who become fascinated by the exciting new world of airplanes and an upcoming air race around the globe. Inspired by this amazing competition, they come up with what seems like an impossible plan: to build their own airplane, the Sky-Bird II, and join the race themselves. The story kicks off with Paul Ross and Robert Giddings finding out about the air derby, which fills them with dreams of adventure and glory. Along the way, they meet all sorts of people, including a pilot who has seen better days. As they work together to design their incredible airplane, they hope to not only change what people think is possible in aviation but also to discover new things about themselves and the world, all while facing challenges both in the air and in their own lives. **