Hot Air
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Hot Air

Written and illustrated by Marjorie Priceman

A mysterious noise disrupts the first hot-air balloon flight. What secrets lie in the basket?

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40 pages· 707 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD610L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1783, the first hot-air balloon is set to soar, but strange noises from the basket raise questions. Could this be the bravest flight ever, or is something unexpected aboard? Discover the truth behind this (possibly) true tale of adventure and mystery.

From the publisher

The first “manned” hot-air balloon is about to take off! But what are those noises coming from the basket?

Based on the (POSSIBLY) true report of a day in 1783, this si the story of (PERHAPS) the bravest collection of flyers the world has ever seen, as (SORT OF) told to Marjorie Priceman.

Awards

Caldecott Honor (2006)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
707
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD610L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
87582
Publication
Published
July 1, 2005
First published
June 21, 2005
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689826429

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