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
Product details
Attribute name |
Attribute value |
Author
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Pene du Bois, William |
Dimensions
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128 x 178 x 13 mm |
Imprint
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Puffin Books |
ISBN
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9780142403303 |
Language
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English |
Media type
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Paperback |
Original title
|
Twenty-one balloons |
Page count
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192 |
Product no
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9780142403303 |
Publish date
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2007-07-19 |
Publisher
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Penguin Random House US |
RRP List price
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8.99 USD |
Weight
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153 g |