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
Weight | 0.4 kg |
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ISBN | 9780140320978 |
Publisher | Puffin Books |
Publication Year | 1986 |
Pages | 179 |
Format | Paperback |