The Twenty-One Balloons

The Twenty-One Balloons
Author: William Pene du Bois
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 193
Release: 1986-05-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0140320970

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

The Twenty-one Balloons

The Twenty-one Balloons
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 179
Release: 1958
Genre: Newbery Medal
ISBN:

The adventures of a disillusioned schoolteacher who sails across the Pacific Ocean in a giant balloon, and witnesses the explosion of the island of Krakatoa.

The Twenty-one Balloons

The Twenty-one Balloons
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 179
Release: 1958
Genre: Newbery Medal
ISBN:

The adventures of a disillusioned schoolteacher who sails across the Pacific Ocean in a giant balloon, and witnesses the explosion of the island of Krakatoa.

William's Doll

William's Doll
Author: Charlotte Zolotow
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1985-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0064430677

More than anything, William wants a doll. "Don't be a creep," says his brother. "Sissy, sissy," chants the boy next door. Then one day someone really understands William's wish, and makes it easy for others to understand, too.

Bear Party

Bear Party
Author: William Pène du Bois
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1987
Genre: Bears
ISBN:

All of the bears at Koala Park are not speaking to each other. Wise old Bear finds a way to stop the quarreling among the koalas by having a masquerade party where they were nice to each other-not knowing who they were talking to for the costumes!

How Do Hot Air Balloons Work?

How Do Hot Air Balloons Work?
Author: Buffy Silverman
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541505972

Hot air balloons are huge and colorful. They're lots of fun to watch. But how do they fly? And how do people control where the hot air balloon goes? Read this book to find out!

The Alligator Case

The Alligator Case
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 76
Release: 1965
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

When a circus and three visitors come to town, the detective, known to most people as a young boy who is an incessant day dreamer, meets his first challenge.

Otto at Sea

Otto at Sea
Author: William Pène du Bois
Publisher:
Total Pages: 37
Release: 1964
Genre: Boats and boating
ISBN:

Otto, the world famous giant dog, travels from France to New York City with his master, Duke. When the ship on which they are sailing is struck by a hurricane and sinks, Otto must save the crew and passengers.

Porko Von Popbutton

Porko Von Popbutton
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1969
Genre: Boarding schools
ISBN:

A 274 pound thirteen-year-old boy whose sole passion is food is miserable when sent to boarding school until he accidentally gets on the hockey team.