Punch with Judy
An orphan taken in by a traveling medicine show must save it with a Punch-and-Judy act, in Avi’s historical comedy.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1993
- List
- The Bradbury 1990s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Avi
About this book
Punch with Judy was published by Bradbury Press in 1993 and belongs to the house's 1990s 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 Punch with Judy 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 1993.
Also published by Bradbury in 1993
- Everyday Town — Cynthia Rylant
- Everyday House — Cynthia Rylant
- Everyday Children — Cynthia Rylant
- Everyday Garden — Cynthia Rylant
- The Lost Children — Paul Goble
- Crinkleroot's 25 birds every child should know — Jim Arnosky
More from the Bradbury 1990s
Questions about Punch with Judy
Who wrote Punch with Judy?
Punch with Judy was written by Avi, who has 6 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Punch with Judy?
Bradbury Press published Punch with Judy in 1993, which places it among the house's 1990s list.
Has Punch with Judy won any awards?
Punch with Judy 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 Punch with Judy 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 Punch with Judy?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Punch with Judy and which editions exist.