Paloma and the Dust Devil at the Balloon Festival (Historical New Mexico for Children)

Today is a big day for Paloma! She and her father are going up in a hot air balloon with their friend Gilbert. He is a real balloon pilot. Their ride starts out quite peacefully. They rise from the field surrounded by hundreds of other colorful balloons. Suddenly they find themselves in the middle of a dust devil. What will happen? They are swept out to the west side of the city where they land in a field. They find themselves transported back in time and meet some unexpected people. Who are these mysterious people who dress and speak so differently? What kind of special help do they have for Paloma, her father, and Gilbert? This book contains the exciting story of Paloma and her family as well as an author's note, a diagram of balloon parts, and a brief history of hot air ballooning.