{"product_id":"the-twenty-one-balloons-paperback","title":"The Twenty-One Balloons - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Pene Du Bois\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Newbery Medal Winner\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProfessor 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 \u003ci\u003eNewbery Medal\u003c\/i\u003e, this classic fantasy-adventure is now available in a handsome new edition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"William Pene du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell astory that has no age limit.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Pène du Bois\u003c\/b\u003e (1916-1993) was an American writer and illustrator who is best remembered for his books for young readers. He was one of the founders of \u003ci\u003eThe Paris Review\u003c\/i\u003e and illustrated books by Jules Verne, John Steinbeck, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Charlotte Zolotow, and others. He won the 1948 Newbery Medal for \u003ci\u003eThe Twenty-One Balloons\u003c\/i\u003e and received two Caldecott Honors for his illustrations for \u003ci\u003eBear Party \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLion\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.49 x 7.78 x 5.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 1986\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newbery Medal (1948)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twenty-One Balloons\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42684501229631,"sku":"9780140320978","price":10.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/8baa8be3dc3a455dab4e5d574c15daec.webp?v=1764967718","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-twenty-one-balloons-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}