num_pages: 180
description: Professor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through a twist of fate, he lands on the secret island of Krakatoa where he discovers a world of unimaginable wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and incredible balloon inventions. Winner of the 1948 Newbery Medal, this classic fantasy-adventure is a joy for all ages.
language: English
title: The Twenty-One Balloons
titlecomplete: The Twenty-One Balloons
characters: Mr. F, William Waterman Sherman
genres: Fiction, Adventure, Juvenile, School, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Classics, Childrens, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
ratings_count: 24624
places: Krakatoa, Southeast Asia, Pacific Ocean, Indonesia
awards: awardedAt: -694281600000
name: Newbery Medal
publisher: Puffin