The Twenty-One Balloons (Puffin Modern Classics)

By William Pene du Bois

The Twenty-One Balloons (Puffin Modern Classics) - William Pene du Bois
  • Release Date: 1947-09-14
  • Genre: Action & Adventure Fiction for Kids
Score: 4
4
From 371 Ratings

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."ā€”The Horn Book

Reviews

  • Scarryyyyyy

    1
    By Chocolateazo
    Hahahahahajasjs dab on the haterssss xdddd
  • Help...

    1
    By swhqhvjefskhjwse
    I wanted to rate this 0 stars but your crappy system wont even let me. Wow what a bad book give some effort hhehehehhehehehehhe I Broke your system nvm ha now your book will die cause i martes it sooo band no one will read XD
  • Bad

    1
    By RICHMAN070707
    This book was really bad Was not that interesting Was boring to read and it was a really short book
  • Great book. Loved every page!

    5
    By captain infinity 32
    This book in my opinion was great. I highly recommend it
  • must read!!

    5
    By JšŸ‘ŒšŸ»šŸ’–
    such an amazing and inspiring book. Loved it so much!
  • Amazing

    5
    By Aer11
    I 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

    5
    By thejaronward
    The Twenty-one Balloons is wonderfully written and thoroughly enjoyable. The diction and irony are quite humorous.
  • Amazing read!

    5
    By Wolf lover 23421
    This book was a wonderful read! I would recommend this to anyone who likes balloons and big words!
  • Very interesting

    5
    By Dancer4life213
    I 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 cool
  • This is my favorite book

    5
    By Dahlia Clark
    It keeps you on the edge of your seat. Wondering what happened .