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The Twenty-One Balloons (Puffin Modern Classics)

By William Pene du Bois

By William Pene du Bois

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Apr 21, 2005 | ISBN 9780142403303 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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About The Twenty-One Balloons (Puffin Modern Classics)

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

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About William Pene du Bois

William Pène du Bois (1916–1993) was an American writer and illustrator who is best remembered for his books for young readers. He was one of the founders of The Paris Review and illustrated books by Jules Verne, John Steinbeck, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Charlotte Zolotow, and others.… More about William Pene du Bois

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An absurd and fantastic tale. . . . Truth and fiction are cleverly mingled. (School Library Journal)

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Newbery Medal Winner WINNER

Product Details

Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

Paperback | $8.99
Published by Puffin Books
Apr 21, 2005 | 192 Pages | 5 x 7 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780142403303

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