Tracker
As his grandfather lies dying, a Minnesota boy tracks a doe through the winter woods and confronts what it means to take a life, by Gary Paulsen.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1984
- List
- The Bradbury 1980s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Gary Paulsen
About this book
Tracker was published by Bradbury Press in 1984 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 Gary Paulsen, who has 6 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 Tracker 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 1984.
Also published by Bradbury in 1984
- This year's garden — Cynthia Rylant
- Waiting to Waltz — Cynthia Rylant
- S.O.R. Losers — Avi
- Buffalo woman — Paul Goble
More from the Bradbury 1980s
Questions about Tracker
Who wrote Tracker?
Tracker was written by Gary Paulsen, who has 6 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Tracker?
Bradbury Press published Tracker in 1984, which places it among the house's 1980s list.
Has Tracker won any awards?
Tracker 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 Tracker 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 Tracker?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Tracker and which editions exist.