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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

Kindle Book
- Release date: April 21, 2005
OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781101007068
- Release date: April 21, 2005
EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781101007068
- File size: 8939 KB
- Release date: April 21, 2005
Formats
Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook
Languages
English
Levels
ATOS Level:6.8
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:5
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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Details
Publisher:
Penguin Young Readers Group
Kindle Book
Release date: April 21, 2005
OverDrive Read
ISBN: 9781101007068
Release date: April 21, 2005
EPUB ebook
ISBN: 9781101007068
File size: 8939 KB
Release date: April 21, 2005
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Creators
- William Pene du Bois - Author
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Formats
Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook
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Languages
English
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Levels
ATOS Level: 6.8
Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty: 5
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