The Pain and the Great One
A brother and sister each argue that the other is their parents’ favorite, in Judy Blume’s warm picture book about sibling rivalry.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1974
- List
- The Bradbury 1970s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Judy Blume
About this book
The Pain and the Great One was published by Bradbury Press in 1974 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 Judy Blume, who has 7 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 Pain and the Great One 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 1974.
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Questions about The Pain and the Great One
Who wrote The Pain and the Great One?
The Pain and the Great One was written by Judy Blume, who has 7 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish The Pain and the Great One?
Bradbury Press published The Pain and the Great One in 1974, which places it among the house's 1970s list.
Has The Pain and the Great One won any awards?
The Pain and the Great One 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 Pain and the Great One 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 Pain and the Great One?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold The Pain and the Great One and which editions exist.