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The Twenty-One Balloons

by William Pene du Bois Author

(From Amazon): A Newbery Medal WinnerProfessor 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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Additional Details

Resource Type
Book
ISBN
0-14-032097-0
Print Status
In Print
Chapters
10
Pages
192
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Reprint
Copyright
1986

Chapters

  • 1 Professor Sherman's Incredible Loyalty
  • 2 A Hero's Welcome is Prepared
  • 3 A Description of the Globe
  • 4 The Unwelcome Passenger
  • 5 A New Citizen of Krakatoa
  • 6 The Gourmet Government
  • 7 The Moroccan House of Marvels
  • 8 Airy-Go-Round
  • 9 Concerning the Giant Balloon Life Raft
  • 10 What Goes Up Must Come Down

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