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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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A terrific suprise

Was the most enjoyable story I've listened to in quite sometime. Clever, thought provoking and fun. I would high recommend to reader/listeners of all ages.

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The humor and comedy

This book was an old favorite of mine first read to me by my mother. I enjoyed rehearing the wonderful tale again and hope to hear it again.

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So delightful

This story starts a little slow but then picks up with interest and curiosity! It’s Around the World in 80 days meets Swiss Family Robinson, what a fun adventure. Great for a family road trip :)

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Good story

Pretty good storyline, good narrator(best one I have ever heard!) Had to listen all in one day for school. Definitely a classic!

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My Son loved this book!

We are homeschooling and we thoroughly enjoyed this fun imaginative book. It was fantastic. Great.

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Terrific

I love imagination and creativity.
I would love to go to Krakatoa one day. It would be a pretty cool theme park.

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I love this book!

I'm 44 years old now & still love this book! I remember going to the library when I was 10 years old and seeing this cover, reading the synopsis and thinking I could get into this. I took it home & devoured it. The illustrations were in black and white but beautiful nonetheless. .
I honestly think this was where my love of fantasy books started!! And to find it 30+ years later in narration form is wonderful!

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Fantastic imaginative story

This story made time fly on our road trip. Myself, my husband, and kids - ages 8-15 - thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful story. You won’t be disappointed!

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21 stars for 21 balloons!

I was read this story in elementary school years ago. Now, decades later, I have enjoyed the audible version just as much if not more.

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Amazing!

Diamonds, tropical islands, happy and funny characters, FOOD! Everything a good story has to have!

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