The Twenty-One Balloons

The Twenty-One Balloons relates the incredible adventures of Professor William Waterman Sherman, who in 1883 set off in a balloon across the Pacific, survived the volcanic eruption of Krakatoa, and was picked up in the Atlantic.

Winner of the Newbery Medal, The Twenty-One Balloons is a classic fantasy-adventure where Professor William Waterman Sherman sets to the air to journey 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.

Companion Products:

Twenty-One Balloons Set