The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pene Du Bois

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The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pene Du Bois

A Newbery Medal Winner

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 Pene du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell astory that has no age limit.--The Horn Book

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ISBN 13 9780140320978
ISBN 10 0140320970
Title The Twenty-One Balloons
Author William Pene Du Bois
Series Newbery Library Puffin
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Random House Australia
Year published 1986-05-06
Number of pages 192
Prizes Winner of Newbery Medal Winner.
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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