The Twenty-One Balloons

A Newbery Medal Winner Professor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through...
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Author: William Pene Du Bois
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Language: English
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The Twenty-One Balloons by Du Bois, William Pene

The Twenty-One Balloons

¥1,849

The Twenty-One Balloons

¥1,849
Author: William Pene Du Bois
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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

Author: William Pene Du Bois
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 05/06/1986
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 7.78h x 5.08w x 0.49d
ISBN: 9780140320978
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.8
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 91 / Twenty-One Balloons


Award: Newbery Medal - Winner

About the Author
William Pène du Bois (1916-1993) was an American writer and illustrator who is best remembered for his books for young readers. He was one of the founders of The Paris Review and illustrated books by Jules Verne, John Steinbeck, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Charlotte Zolotow, and others. He won the 1948 Newbery Medal for The Twenty-One Balloons and received two Caldecott Honors for his illustrations for Bear Party and Lion.

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