Blowfish Live in the Sea
A girl searches for the truth about her runaway half-brother and the father who abandoned him, in Paula Fox’s novel.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1970
- List
- The Bradbury 1970s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Paula Fox
About this book
Blowfish Live in the Sea was published by Bradbury Press in 1970 and belongs to the house's 1970s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Paula Fox, who has 10 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 Blowfish Live in the Sea 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 1970.
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Questions about Blowfish Live in the Sea
Who wrote Blowfish Live in the Sea?
Blowfish Live in the Sea was written by Paula Fox, who has 10 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Blowfish Live in the Sea?
Bradbury Press published Blowfish Live in the Sea in 1970, which places it among the house's 1970s list.
Has Blowfish Live in the Sea won any awards?
Blowfish Live in the Sea 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 Blowfish Live in the Sea 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 Blowfish Live in the Sea?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Blowfish Live in the Sea and which editions exist.