The Twenty-One Balloons

Type

Book

Authors

du Bois, William Pene

ISBN 10

0140320970

ISBN 13

9780140320978

Tags

Action & Adventure, Classics, Fantasy & Magic, Historical Fiction, Voyages, Traveling, Indonesia -- Krakatoa, Indonesia, volcanoes, Air balloons, Balloons

Description

Professor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through a twist of fate, he lands on the secret island of Krakatoa where he discovers a world of unimaginable wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and incredible balloon inventions. Winner of the 1948 Newbery Medal, this classic fantasy-adventure is a joy for all ages.

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