Adopted by the eagles
A Lakota legend of friendship and betrayal in which eagles rescue a stranded warrior, retold by Paul Goble.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1994
- List
- The Bradbury 1990s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Paul Goble
About this book
Adopted by the eagles was published by Bradbury Press in 1994 and belongs to the house's 1990s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Paul Goble, who has 14 titles on the list.
Who it's for
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where it sits on the list
Not every Bradbury book carried a citation. The house published on the belief that a book earns its place by being read for decades, and many of the titles without medals stayed longest in classrooms and libraries.
How to find it
Bradbury doesn't sell direct. The most reliable route to a copy of Adopted by the eagles is an independent bookseller or a library catalogue — WorldCat will show you which nearby libraries hold it, and OpenLibrary lists the editions that have existed since 1994.
Also published by Bradbury in 1994
- Crinkleroot's 25 more animals every child should know — Jim Arnosky
- Crinkleroot's 25 mammals every child should know — Jim Arnosky
More from the Bradbury 1990s
Questions about Adopted by the eagles
Who wrote Adopted by the eagles?
Adopted by the eagles was written by Paul Goble, who has 14 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Adopted by the eagles?
Bradbury Press published Adopted by the eagles in 1994, which places it among the house's 1990s list.
Has Adopted by the eagles won any awards?
Adopted by the eagles was not an award title, but it belongs to a list that produced a Newbery Medal, a Caldecott Medal, and ten further honor books.
What age is Adopted by the eagles for?
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where can I find a copy of Adopted by the eagles?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Adopted by the eagles and which editions exist.