The Twenty-One Balloons
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Book Description
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.
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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.
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Book Information
Publisher | Puffin Books |
Binding | Paperback (73 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
# of Pages | 192 |
ISBN-10 | 014240330X |
ISBN-13 | 978-0142403303 |
Publication Date | 04/21/2005 |
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About Jeanine Henderson (Cover Designer) : Jeanine is an illustrator and designer living and working in New York City. She is a YA book cover designer at Penguin Books and also does freelance illustration for books, magazines and packaging.
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2/15/2008 Lilly Fluger said: A wonderful tale of adventure and fun and new lands and cooking. This story makes me happy every time I reread it. I smile just remembering it. It takes place on Krakatoa.
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10/22/2007 Stephenie Hovland said: I recently read this to my class. They enjoyed it!
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