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The Twenty-One Balloons

By: William Pene du Bois
Narrated by: Hal Hollings
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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.

©1947 William Pene du Bois (P)2018 Listening Library
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this book should be a movie... period. best seller

this book should be a movie... period. best seller vibes.... has the makings of a classic

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