Tiger Eyes
After her father’s violent death, Davey moves to New Mexico and slowly finds her way back — often called Judy Blume’s finest novel.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1981
- List
- The Bradbury 1980s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Judy Blume
About this book
Tiger Eyes was published by Bradbury Press in 1981 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 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 Tiger Eyes 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 1981.
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Questions about Tiger Eyes
Who wrote Tiger Eyes?
Tiger Eyes was written by Judy Blume, who has 7 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Tiger Eyes?
Bradbury Press published Tiger Eyes in 1981, which places it among the house's 1980s list.
Has Tiger Eyes won any awards?
Tiger Eyes 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 Tiger Eyes 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 Tiger Eyes?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Tiger Eyes and which editions exist.