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Reviewed on March 1, 2016 | Picture Books
PreS-Gr 2—Translated from French, this book is inspired by the true account of the first flight of animals in a hot air balloon created by the Montgolfier brothers of France in 1783. Set at the Palace of Versailles, the story tells of the three farm animals who were sent into the sky as a demonstration for King Louis XVI. After the successful and miraculous flight, the anim...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on April 1, 2016
In a disjointed story, Gibert satirically combines two historical events--the hot-air balloon invented by the Montgolfier brothers in 1783 a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
