The twenty-one balloons

Firefly & Fern Summary

This Newbery Medal-winning adventure follows a retired American balloonist who constructs an incredible vessel of twenty-one balloons and sets out on an extraordinary journey across the world. Readers will be captivated by this imaginative tale of ingenuity, exploration, and survival set against the backdrop of a real historical volcanic eruption in 1883. A timeless classic that celebrates human creativity, courage, and the spirit of adventure.