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
ISBN: | 9780140320978 |
Publication date: | 26th February 2020 |
Author: | William Pène du Bois |
Publisher: | Puffin Books an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 179 pages |
Series: | Puffin Newbery Library |