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Books with author William Pene Du Bois

  • The Twenty-One Balloons

    William Pene du Bois

    Paperback (Puffin Books, April 21, 2005)
    A Newbery Medal WinnerProfessor 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 astory that has no age limit."—The Horn Book
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  • The Twenty-One Balloons

    William Pene du Bois

    Paperback (Puffin Books, May 6, 1986)
    A Newbery Medal WinnerProfessor 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 astory that has no age limit."—The Horn Book
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  • The Twenty-One Balloons

    William Pene du Bois

    eBook (Puffin Books, April 21, 2005)
    A Newbery Medal WinnerProfessor 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 astory that has no age limit."—The Horn Book
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  • Bear Party

    William Pene Du Bois

    Hardcover (The Viking Press, March 15, 1951)
    The angry quarrels of koala bears in an Australian park are settled by a wise old bear who uses a masquerade party to restore peace. Illustrations by the author. A Caldecott Honor Book for 1952.
  • The Twenty-One Balloons

    William Pene du Bois

    Hardcover (Viking Books for Young Readers, Sept. 14, 1947)
    A Newbery Medal Winner and timeless classic 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. “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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  • peter graves: an extraordinary adventure

    William Pene du Bois

    Paperback (Dell Yearling Book, Jan. 1, 1970)
    This copy is scruffy on the outside and is age-darkened inside, but it's free of dribbles, doodles, and dog ears. Good for reading! Cover respectfully cleaned and sanitized.
  • Bear Party

    William Pene Du Bois

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Nov. 1, 1987)
    A wise old koala bear plans a costume party to stop the terrible feuding among the koalas
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  • Lion

    William Pene du Bois

    Paperback (Puffin, March 31, 1983)
    The artist foreman at the animal factory in the sky has trouble creating a pleasing lion
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  • The Great Geppy

    William Pene du Bois

    Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, Jan. 1, 1940)
    The Great Geppy by William Pene Du Bois. Published in 1940, 5th Printing 1959 Stated. Color and Black and White illustrations by the Author. Published by Viking Press, New York. Book measures approximately 9 1/2 by 7 inches.
  • Bear Circus

    William Pene Du Bois

    Hardcover (Viking Press, March 15, 1971)
    Vintage Children's book
  • Otto and the Magic Potatoes

    William Pene du Bois

    Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, April 30, 1970)
    The Baron is sure if he can study closely a dog two and a half stories tall, he can improve the quality of his enormous potatoes and roses.
  • The 21 Balloons

    William Pene Du Bois

    Paperback (A Dell Yearling Book, March 15, 1969)
    Professor William Waterman Sherman, a disillusioned schoolteacher, sails in a great balloon over the pacific, lands on the island of Krakaloa and witnesses a stupendous explosion in that island blows up.