The Twenty-One Balloons (Newbery Library, Puffin) - Softcover

Pene Du Bois, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140320970 ISBN 13: 9780140320978

Publisher: Puffin, 1986

Synopsis

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

About this title

Review:

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

About the Author:

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. He won the 1948 Newbery Medal for The Twenty-One Balloons and received two Caldecott Honors for his illustrations for Bear Party and Lion.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0140320970
• ISBN 13: 9780140320978
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192