Bad man ballad
A frontier tall tale of a gentle giant accused of murder, told by Scott R. Sanders.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1986
- List
- The Bradbury 1980s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Scott R. Sanders
About this book
Bad man ballad was published by Bradbury Press in 1986 and belongs to the house's 1980s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Scott R. Sanders, who has 4 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 Bad man ballad 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 1986.
Also published by Bradbury in 1986
- Volcano — Patricia Lauber
- The Moonlight Man — Paula Fox
- Sentries — Gary Paulsen
- Night in the country — Cynthia Rylant
- Wolf Rider — Avi
- Hattie and the fox — Mem Fox
More from the Bradbury 1980s
Questions about Bad man ballad
Who wrote Bad man ballad?
Bad man ballad was written by Scott R. Sanders, who has 4 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Bad man ballad?
Bradbury Press published Bad man ballad in 1986, which places it among the house's 1980s list.
Has Bad man ballad won any awards?
Bad man ballad 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 Bad man ballad 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 Bad man ballad?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Bad man ballad and which editions exist.