Beyond the ridge
A Plains woman’s gentle journey into the afterlife, in Paul Goble’s picture book about death.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1989
- List
- The Bradbury 1980s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Paul Goble
About this book
Beyond the ridge was published by Bradbury Press in 1989 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 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 Beyond the ridge 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 1989.
Also published by Bradbury in 1989
- Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea — Cynthia Rylant
- Crinkleroot's Guide to Animal Tracking — Jim Arnosky
- Aurora means dawn — Scott R. Sanders
More from the Bradbury 1980s
Questions about Beyond the ridge
Who wrote Beyond the ridge?
Beyond the ridge was written by Paul Goble, who has 14 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Beyond the ridge?
Bradbury Press published Beyond the ridge in 1989, which places it among the house's 1980s list.
Has Beyond the ridge won any awards?
Beyond the ridge 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 Beyond the ridge 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 Beyond the ridge?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Beyond the ridge and which editions exist.