The Twenty-One Balloons
, by Pene du Bois, WilliamNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780140320978 | 0140320970
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 5/6/1986
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