A Newbery Medal WinnerProfessor 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-13: | 9780140320978 |
| ISBN-10: | 0140320970 |
| Publisher: | Penguin |
| Publication date: | 1986-05-06 |
| Edition description: | Reprint |
| Pages: | 192 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 7.75 Inches, Length: 5.06 Inches, Weight: 0.32407952514 Pounds, Width: 0.5 Inches |
| Author: | William Pene du Bois |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Paperback |
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