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  Twenty-One Balloons (Puffin Newbery library) (Paperback) By (author) William Pene Du Bois, Illustrated by William Pene Du Bois

  

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  Short Description for Twenty-One BalloonsRelates the incredible adventures of Professor William Waterman Sherman who in 1883 sets off in a balloon across the Pacific, survives the volcanic eruption of Krakatoa, and is eventually picked up in the Atlantic.
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  • Publisher: PUFFIN
  • Published: 29 May 1986
  • Format: Paperback 192 pages
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  • Categories: Classics | Adventure | Science Fiction
  • ISBN 13: 9780140320978 ISBN 10: 0140320970
  • Sales rank: 35,148

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Full description for Twenty-One Balloons

• 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 Pne du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell a story that has no age limit." -- The Horn Book