The Old Cabin and Other Stories
Short stories of African American family life and childhood, by Mildred Pitts Walter.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1979
- List
- The Bradbury 1970s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Mildred Pitts Walter
About this book
The Old Cabin and Other Stories was published by Bradbury Press in 1979 and belongs to the house's 1970s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Mildred Pitts Walter, who has 5 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 Old Cabin and Other Stories 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 1979.
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Questions about The Old Cabin and Other Stories
Who wrote The Old Cabin and Other Stories?
The Old Cabin and Other Stories was written by Mildred Pitts Walter, who has 5 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish The Old Cabin and Other Stories?
Bradbury Press published The Old Cabin and Other Stories in 1979, which places it among the house's 1970s list.
Has The Old Cabin and Other Stories won any awards?
The Old Cabin and Other Stories 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 Old Cabin and Other Stories 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 Old Cabin and Other Stories?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold The Old Cabin and Other Stories and which editions exist.