Let the balloon go
A boy with cerebral palsy insists on climbing a tree to prove he can do things himself, in Ivan Southall’s landmark novel.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1968
- List
- The Bradbury 1960s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Ivan Southall
About this book
Let the balloon go was published by Bradbury Press in 1968 and belongs to the house's 1960s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Ivan Southall, who has 1 title 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 Let the balloon go 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 1968.
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Questions about Let the balloon go
Who wrote Let the balloon go?
Let the balloon go was written by Ivan Southall, who has 1 title on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Let the balloon go?
Bradbury Press published Let the balloon go in 1968, which places it among the house's 1960s list.
Has Let the balloon go won any awards?
Let the balloon go 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 Let the balloon go 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 Let the balloon go?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Let the balloon go and which editions exist.