The stone-faced boy
A shy middle child who hides behind an impassive face is finally stirred to act when a dog goes missing, in Paula Fox’s quiet novel.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1968
- List
- The Bradbury 1960s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Paula Fox
About this book
The stone-faced boy was published by Bradbury Press in 1968 and belongs to the house's 1960s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Paula Fox, who has 10 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 stone-faced boy 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 1968.
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Questions about The stone-faced boy
Who wrote The stone-faced boy?
The stone-faced boy was written by Paula Fox, who has 10 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish The stone-faced boy?
Bradbury Press published The stone-faced boy in 1968, which places it among the house's 1960s list.
Has The stone-faced boy won any awards?
The stone-faced boy 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 stone-faced boy 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 stone-faced boy?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold The stone-faced boy and which editions exist.