The Big Balloon Race
The Big Balloon Race begins with Ariel longing to be in the basket of Lucky Star on the day of the big race against Bernard the Brave.
Ariel’s mother, Carlotta the Great, is the best lady balloonist in America. But Ariel’s parents think she is too young. Little do they know she is asleep in the Odds and Ends box when Carlotta the Great orders “Hands off!” and the balloon race begins.
The thrills of Ariel’s first ride in a hydrogen balloon come to life in this story based on a real ballooning family of the late 1800’s.
Carolyn Croll’s pictures capture the pageantry and drama of the race. They will have readers rooting to the end for Ariel and her mother!
About the Author
- Eleanor Coerr is the author of many books for young readers, including Chang’s Paper Pony and The Josefina Story Quilt.
