Around the World in Eighty Days was my first novel in 4th grade. I am glad it was that because first impression is what matters the most;)
It was recommended and lend by a friend; I was kind of mesmerized by reading something for which I didn't have to give an exam for, not memorize every key moment but just have a good light read just for fun.
There was a new system introduced to have a small backcupboard library in our classrooms where it was pilled up with our own novels and after completing Around the World in Eighty Days, I WAS HOOKED.