Professor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through a twist of fate, he lands on Krakatoa, and discovers a world of unimaginable wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and incredible balloon inventions.
Winner of the 1948Newbery Medal, this classic fantasy-adventure is now available in a handsome new edition.
""William Pene du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell astory that has no age limit.""-The Horn Book
By:
William Pene du Bois Imprint: Penguin Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 178mm,
Width: 127mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 153g ISBN:9780142403303 ISBN 10: 014240330X Series:Puffin Modern Classics Publication Date:21 April 2005 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for The Twenty-One Balloons (Puffin Modern Classics)
An absurd and fantastic tale. . . . Truth and fiction are cleverly mingled. (School Library Journal)
