The Lost Children
Six neglected brothers become the stars of the Pleiades, in Paul Goble’s retelling of a Blackfeet legend.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1993
- List
- The Bradbury 1990s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Paul Goble
About this book
The Lost Children 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 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 Lost Children 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
- Punch with Judy — Avi
- Crinkleroot's 25 birds every child should know — Jim Arnosky
More from the Bradbury 1990s
Questions about The Lost Children
Who wrote The Lost Children?
The Lost Children was written by Paul Goble, who has 14 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish The Lost Children?
Bradbury Press published The Lost Children in 1993, which places it among the house's 1990s list.
Has The Lost Children won any awards?
The Lost Children 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 Lost Children 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 Lost Children?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold The Lost Children and which editions exist.