Description or summary of the book: 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
Estimated reading time (average reader): 11H24M48S
Other categories, genre or collection: Classic Books for Children, Fantasy Books for Kids, Sci Fi Books for Kids, Adventure Books for Kids
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