180 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140320978
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 06 May 1986
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,336 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 77%
funny 37%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
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180 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140320978
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 06 May 1986
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,336 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 77%
funny 37%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.