The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pène du Bois

The Twenty-One Balloons

William Pène du Bois

180 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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A Newbery Medal Winner 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 inven...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,799 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
lighthearted 75%
funny 46%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 43%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 92% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 88% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.82

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