The Twenty-One Balloons
Download or Read eBook The Twenty-One Balloons PDF written by William Pene du Bois and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1986-05-06 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : William Pene du Bois |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 1986-05-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780140320978 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0140320970 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Twenty-One Balloons by : William Pene du Bois
Book excerpt: 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
