Lily and the lost boy
On a Greek island, an American brother and sister befriend a troubled local boy, with tragic results, in Paula Fox’s novel.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1987
- List
- The Bradbury 1980s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Paula Fox
About this book
Lily and the lost boy was published by Bradbury Press in 1987 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 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 Lily and the lost boy 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 1987.
Also published by Bradbury in 1987
- Hatchet — Gary Paulsen
- Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble — Cynthia Rylant
- Henry and Mudge — Cynthia Rylant
- Henry and Mudge in the Green Time — Cynthia Rylant
- Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon — Cynthia Rylant
- Death of the Iron Horse — Paul Goble
More from the Bradbury 1980s
Questions about Lily and the lost boy
Who wrote Lily and the lost boy?
Lily and the lost boy was written by Paula Fox, who has 10 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Lily and the lost boy?
Bradbury Press published Lily and the lost boy in 1987, which places it among the house's 1980s list.
Has Lily and the lost boy won any awards?
Lily and the lost boy 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 Lily and the lost boy 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 Lily and the lost boy?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Lily and the lost boy and which editions exist.