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The Twenty-One Balloons (Puffin Modern Classics) by William Pene du Bois

The Twenty-One Balloons (Puffin Modern Classics)

By William Pene du Bois

By William Pene du Bois

By William Pene du Bois

By William Pene du Bois

By William Pene du Bois

By William Pene du Bois

By William Pene du Bois

By William Pene du Bois

By William Pene du Bois
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By William Pene du Bois
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Apr 21, 2005 | ISBN 9780142403303 | Middle Grade (8-12) *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

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May 06, 1986 | ISBN 9780140320978 | Middle Grade (8-12) *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

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Sep 14, 1947 | ISBN 9780670734412 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Apr 21, 2005 | ISBN 9781101007068 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Feb 20, 2018 | 200 Minutes | 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

    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

    About The Twenty-One Balloons (Puffin Modern Classics)

    A Newbery Medal Winner and timeless classic
     
    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.
     
    “William Pene du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell a story that has no age limit.”—The Horn Book

    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

    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.

    “William Pene du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell a story that has no age limit.”—The Horn Book

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Apr 21, 2005 | 192 Pages | 5 x 7 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780142403303

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    May 06, 1986 | 192 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780140320978

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Sep 14, 1947 | 192 Pages | 6 x 9-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780670734412

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Apr 21, 2005 | 192 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781101007068

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Audiobooks | Children’s Picture Books

    Audiobook Download | $14.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Feb 20, 2018 | 200 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525624110

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

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