The gift of the sacred dog
A boy’s prayer brings the first horses — the “sacred dogs” — to his starving people, in Paul Goble’s Plains legend.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1980
- List
- The Bradbury 1980s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Paul Goble
About this book
The gift of the sacred dog was published by Bradbury Press in 1980 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 Paul Goble, who has 14 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 The gift of the sacred dog 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 1980.
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Questions about The gift of the sacred dog
Who wrote The gift of the sacred dog?
The gift of the sacred dog was written by Paul Goble, who has 14 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish The gift of the sacred dog?
Bradbury Press published The gift of the sacred dog in 1980, which places it among the house's 1980s list.
Has The gift of the sacred dog won any awards?
The gift of the sacred dog 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 The gift of the sacred dog 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 The gift of the sacred dog?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold The gift of the sacred dog and which editions exist.