Displaying 1 of 1 1947 Author: Pène du Bois, William, 1916-1993. Title: The twenty-one balloons / written and illustrated by William Pene Du Bois. Call Number: JFIC DUB Publisher, Date: New York : Viking, [1947] ©1947 Description: 174 pages Summary: Relates the incredible adventures of Professor William Waterman Sherman who in 1883 sets off in a balloon across the Pacific, survives the volcanic eruption of Krakatoa, and is eventually picked up in the Atlantic. Subjects: Hot air balloons -- Children's fiction. Voyages and travels -- Children's fiction. Newbery Medal award winners. Other Title: 21 balloons Notes: Newbery medal book, 1948. ISBN: 9780140320978 0140320970 9780670734412 System Availability: 7 # System items in: 5 Current Holds: 0 Place Hold Please select and request a specific volume by clicking one of the icons in the 'Availability' section below. Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Suggestions and more Author Notes Large Cover Image Summary Table of Contents Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1