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Tyrone Slothrop

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Tue Dec-21-04 12:06 PM
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46. The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pene du Bois

My absolute favorite book as a child.

I pulled this "editorial review" off of Amazon.

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, this classic fantasy-adventure is now available in a handsome new edition. "William Pene du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell a story that has no age limit." -- The Horn Book

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