Synopsis Professor William Waterman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean in a balloon. When he lands on Krakatoa island, he discovers a land of incredible wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and amazing balloon inventions. Winner of the 1948 Newbery Medal.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1983-03-01 |
| Size | | Height: | 9.8 in | | Width: | 6.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 13.6 oz |
Publisher's Note When Professor Sherman sets sail in a giant balloon, determined to circumnavigate the globe, his adventure takes a wild turn in a crash-landing on a notorious, volcanic island!
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