A Newbery Medal WinnerProfessor 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
On sale: April 21, 2005
Age: 8-12 years
Grade: Grades 3-7
Page count: 192 Pages
ISBN: 9780142403303
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.
An absurd and fantastic tale. . . . Truth and fiction are cleverly mingled. (School Library Journal)
