Bright Shadow
A girl granted five wishes must decide how to spend them, in Avi’s fantasy.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1985
- List
- The Bradbury 1980s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Avi
About this book
Bright Shadow was published by Bradbury Press in 1985 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 Avi, who has 6 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 Bright Shadow 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 1985.
Also published by Bradbury in 1985
- The Relatives Came — Cynthia Rylant
- Dogsong — Gary Paulsen
- A blue-eyed daisy — Cynthia Rylant
- Every living thing — Cynthia Rylant
- The great race of the birds and animals — Paul Goble
- Hear the wind blow — Scott R. Sanders
More from the Bradbury 1980s
Questions about Bright Shadow
Who wrote Bright Shadow?
Bright Shadow was written by Avi, who has 6 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Bright Shadow?
Bradbury Press published Bright Shadow in 1985, which places it among the house's 1980s list.
Has Bright Shadow won any awards?
Bright Shadow 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 Bright Shadow 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 Bright Shadow?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Bright Shadow and which editions exist.