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The Boy in the Balloon

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The Boy in the Balloon

By: Katie Eroe
Narrated by: Michael F. Ward
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For nine-year-old Jesse, living in a flying hot-air-balloon house with his inventor parents is probably the most ordinary thing about him—especially since he can talk to animals.

When Jesse’s balloon house crash-lands in the rainforests of Thailand, he stumbles into an adventure unlike any he’s ever faced. Alongside his quirky companions—Puddle, a crown-wearing, quick-witted frog, and Sushi, a delightfully round goldfish with a weakness for food—Jesse soon finds himself in a sticky situation… and not just because of the syrup.

As danger looms, Jesse must rely on the help of some surprising new friends while uncovering the first clues to a long-buried mystery—one that will launch his balloon on a journey far bigger than he ever imagined.

Brimming with humor, silliness, and characters who are wonderfully themselves, The Boy in the Balloon reminds listeners that staying true to who you are is the best kind of magic.

©2026 Katie York Eroe (P)2026 Katie York Eroe
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