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
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Release date
April 21, 2005 -
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- ISBN: 9781101007068
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- ISBN: 9781101007068
- File size: 8939 KB
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- English
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- ATOS Level: 6.8
- Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty: 5
Formats
- Kindle Book
- OverDrive Read
- EPUB ebook
Languages
- English
Levels
- ATOS Level:6.8
- Interest Level:4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty:5
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