Age
9-12
Grade
4-6
Marcy Heller
Paloma and the Dust Devil at the Balloon Festival
Hardcover
(Rock Point Press March 15, 2010)
A young girl’s dream of riding a hot air balloon comes to life at the Balloon Festival in Albuquerque
Paloma's greatest wish is coming true as she prepares for the balloon trip of her life. However, a "dust devil" interrupts the flight and takes her to other times and customs. As we travel with Paloma. the rich history of ballooning and early New Mexico culture comes alive. The author presents an engaging tale woven with lots of
local Southwestern history.
- Best Children's Book Design NMBA Book Show 2010
Paloma's greatest wish is coming true as she prepares for the balloon trip of her life. However, a "dust devil" interrupts the flight and takes her to other times and customs. As we travel with Paloma. the rich history of ballooning and early New Mexico culture comes alive. The author presents an engaging tale woven with lots of
local Southwestern history.
- Best Children's Book Design NMBA Book Show 2010
- Series
- Historical New Mexico for Children (Book 2)
- ISBN
- 1929115199 / 9781929115198
- Pages
- 48
- Weight
- 14.4 oz.
- Dimensions
- 8.4 x 0.4 in.
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