The Twenty-One Balloons (Puffin Modern Classics)
By William Pene du Bois
- Release Date: 1947-09-14
- Genre: Action & Adventure Fiction for Kids
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.
"William Pene du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell astory that has no age limit."āThe Horn Book
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1By RICHMAN070707This book was really bad Was not that interesting Was boring to read and it was a really short bookGreat book. Loved every page!
5By captain infinity 32This book in my opinion was great. I highly recommend itmust read!!
5By Jšš»šsuch an amazing and inspiring book. Loved it so much!Amazing
5By Aer11I had to read this for school thinking it would be bad; I read it and it was AMAZING!!!!!! You should get this book anyone can enjoy it!Love it
5By thejaronwardThe Twenty-one Balloons is wonderfully written and thoroughly enjoyable. The diction and irony are quite humorous.Amazing read!
5By Wolf lover 23421This book was a wonderful read! I would recommend this to anyone who likes balloons and big words!Very interesting
5By Dancer4life213I thought this book was very enjoyable and it felt like I was in the story. It made me really want to live on the island. I also thought that the book was very funny. The balloon house he made was very coolThis is my favorite book
5By Dahlia ClarkIt keeps you on the edge of your seat. Wondering what happened .