A review by karenliu
The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pène du Bois

4.0

I read this book a very long time ago, when I was in elementary or middle school. It was a thoroughly enjoyable read because of its presentation of fantastic yet plausible ideas. I had forgotten the title of the book but the ideas stuck with me - so that at the age of 25 I suddenly thought one day - "what was that book called, the one about people living on an island with restaurants representing all different cuisines of the world? I want to read that book again!"
Needless to say this book is deserving of 5 stars for being so unforgettable even 15 or so years after my first time reading it.