A Voyage in the Clouds: The (Mostly) True Story of the First International Flight
Balloon in 1785 by Matthew Olshan
Set in 1785, this picture book follows Englishman John Jeffries and French pilot Jean-Pierre Blanchard as they attempt to cross the English Channel by balloon. Both men want to achieve the first flight from one country to another, despite not getting along. During the journey, Jeffries worries that the balloon looks too full and changes its air valve. The book is inspired by the first international flight and includes an author’s note.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 2 editions from 3 organizations.
