
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
| Brand Name | Puffin |
| Manufacturer | Puffin Books |
| Item Type | Travel · Books |
| Shipping Weight | 140 g |
| Package Dimensions | 19.6 × 12.6 × 1.2 cm |
| Category | Books › Children's Books › Geography & Cultures › Travel |
| Category Rank | #226,988 in Books |
| Marketplace Rating | 4.6 out of 5 (1K+ ratings on the source marketplace) |
| EAN | 9780140320978 |