69 pages • 2 hours read
William Pene du BoisThe 21 Balloons
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1947A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Essay Topics
What is it about Sherman’s rescue that causes a worldwide sensation? What might have happened to all the attention if he had complied immediately with the request to explain himself, and why?
Describe, with examples, San Francisco’s over-the-top welcome to the returning Sherman. What message is conveyed through these events?
What are some unique advantages of sustained flight in a balloon? Suggest some disadvantages as well.
