Dogsong
A young Inuit boy leaves the village by dog sled to find a song of his own, in Gary Paulsen’s Newbery Honor novel of the far North.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1985
- List
- The Bradbury 1980s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Middle grade and up, roughly ages 10–14
- Recognition
- Newbery Honor
- Author
- Gary Paulsen
About this book
Dogsong 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 Gary Paulsen, who has 6 titles on the list.
Who it's for
Middle grade and up, roughly ages 10–14. A novel for readers who can sit with difficulty — the kind of book often taught in classrooms and read again years later.
What the Newbery means
The Newbery is awarded each year by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. This book carries a Newbery Honor, which means the committee singled it out from the whole year of American children's publishing. Read the award's own citation history at the ALA ↗
How to find it
Bradbury doesn't sell direct. The most reliable route to a copy of Dogsong 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
- A blue-eyed daisy — Cynthia Rylant
- Every living thing — Cynthia Rylant
- Bright Shadow — Avi
- The great race of the birds and animals — Paul Goble
- Hear the wind blow — Scott R. Sanders
Other Newbery books from the house
More from the Bradbury 1980s
Questions about Dogsong
Who wrote Dogsong?
Dogsong was written by Gary Paulsen, who has 6 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Dogsong?
Bradbury Press published Dogsong in 1985, which places it among the house's 1980s list.
Has Dogsong won any awards?
Yes — Dogsong is a Newbery Honor book. The Newbery is awarded each year by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. This book carries a Newbery Honor, which means the committee singled it out from the whole year of American children's publishing.
What age is Dogsong for?
Middle grade and up, roughly ages 10–14. A novel for readers who can sit with difficulty — the kind of book often taught in classrooms and read again years later.
Where can I find a copy of Dogsong?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Dogsong and which editions exist.