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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981
The Big Balloon Race
A young girl secretly joins a thrilling balloon race, defying her parents' wishes.
64 pages· 1,411 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,007 ratings
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Summary: Ariel dreams of joining the big balloon race, but her parents think she's too young. Hidden in the Odds and Ends box, she embarks on an unexpected adventure as the race begins. With her mother, Carlotta the Great, leading the charge, Ariel experiences the excitement of her first hydrogen balloon ride. Will she prove herself in this high-flying adventure based on a real 1800s ballooning family? Discover the drama and pageantry as Ariel and her mother soar through the skies, challenging the odds and each other.
