The Twenty-one Balloons
By William Pene du Bois
(Puffin, Paperback, 9780140320978, 192pp.)
Publication Date: May 6, 1986
Other Editions of This Title: Hardcover, Prebound, Prebound, Prebound
Categories: Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic, Action & Adventure - General, Classics
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Description
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 1948 Newbery Medal, this classic fantasy-adventure is now available in a handsome new edition. "William Pne du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell a story that has no age limit." -- The Horn Book
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