One of the most honored writers for young people, Gary Paulsen (1939–2021) wrote more than two hundred books drawn from his own life in the wild. He ran the Iditarod and turned that hard-won knowledge into stories that show reluctant readers a book can be an adventure.
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Gary Paulsen at Bradbury Press
Gary Paulsen published 6 titles with Bradbury Press, from 1983 to 1990. 2 of those books carried a national citation — Newbery Honor.
| Year | Title | Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Dancing Carl | — |
| 1984 | Tracker | — |
| 1985 | Dogsong | Newbery Honor |
| 1986 | Sentries | — |
| 1987 | Hatchet | Newbery Honor |
| 1990 | Woodsong | — |
Questions about Gary Paulsen
How many books did Gary Paulsen publish with Bradbury Press?
Gary Paulsen has 6 titles on the Bradbury list, published between 1983 and 1990.
Which Gary Paulsen books are the most recognised?
Dogsong (Newbery Honor, 1985); Hatchet (Newbery Honor, 1987).
Where should a new reader start with Gary Paulsen?
Begin with Dogsong (1985) — the most widely read of the Bradbury titles — then work outward through the rest of the list below.