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
Publisher : Puffin Books; Reissue edition (April 21, 2005)
Language : English
Paperback : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 014240330X
ISBN-13 : 978-0142403303
Reading age : 9 - 11 years, from customers
Lexile measure : 1070L
Grade level : 3 - 7
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5 x 0.53 x 7 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #9,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#274 in Children's Classics
#312 in Children's Fantasy & Magic Books
#545 in Children's Literature (Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.6
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