Description
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
Title Details
Author: |
Pene Du Bois, William |
Publisher: |
Penguin Young Readers Group |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
1986 |
Number of Pages: |
192 |
Dewey: |
FIC |
Binding Type: |
Paperback |
Interest Age: |
10 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Middle Grade |
Accelerated Reading Level: |
6.8 |
Lexile Level: |
1070 |
Lexile Range: |
Advanced Reader (1000 - 1299) |