Volcano
Patricia Lauber’s Newbery Honor account of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens and the slow, astonishing return of life to the mountain.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1986
- List
- The Bradbury 1980s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Middle grade and up, roughly ages 10–14
- Recognition
- Newbery Honor
- Author
- Patricia Lauber
About this book
Volcano was published by Bradbury Press in 1986 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 Patricia Lauber, who has 2 titles on the list.
Who it's for
Middle grade and up, roughly ages 10–14. A novel for readers who can sit with difficulty — the kind of book often taught in classrooms and read again years later.
What the Newbery means
The Newbery is awarded each year by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. This book carries a Newbery Honor, which means the committee singled it out from the whole year of American children's publishing. Read the award's own citation history at the ALA ↗
How to find it
Bradbury doesn't sell direct. The most reliable route to a copy of Volcano 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 1986.
Also published by Bradbury in 1986
- The Moonlight Man — Paula Fox
- Sentries — Gary Paulsen
- Night in the country — Cynthia Rylant
- Wolf Rider — Avi
- Bad man ballad — Scott R. Sanders
- Hattie and the fox — Mem Fox
Other Newbery books from the house
More from the Bradbury 1980s
Questions about Volcano
Who wrote Volcano?
Volcano was written by Patricia Lauber, who has 2 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Volcano?
Bradbury Press published Volcano in 1986, which places it among the house's 1980s list.
Has Volcano won any awards?
Yes — Volcano is a Newbery Honor book. The Newbery is awarded each year by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. This book carries a Newbery Honor, which means the committee singled it out from the whole year of American children's publishing.
What age is Volcano for?
Middle grade and up, roughly ages 10–14. A novel for readers who can sit with difficulty — the kind of book often taught in classrooms and read again years later.
Where can I find a copy of Volcano?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Volcano and which editions exist.