Portrait of Ivan
A solitary boy sitting for his portrait slowly comes to life as he befriends the painter and discovers the world, by Paula Fox.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1969
- List
- The Bradbury 1960s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Paula Fox
About this book
Portrait of Ivan was published by Bradbury Press in 1969 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 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 Portrait of Ivan 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 1969.
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Questions about Portrait of Ivan
Who wrote Portrait of Ivan?
Portrait of Ivan was written by Paula Fox, who has 10 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Portrait of Ivan?
Bradbury Press published Portrait of Ivan in 1969, which places it among the house's 1960s list.
Has Portrait of Ivan won any awards?
Portrait of Ivan 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 Portrait of Ivan 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 Portrait of Ivan?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Portrait of Ivan and which editions exist.