Wally
A family’s move is upended by one very unusual pet, in Judie Wolkoff’s story.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1977
- List
- The Bradbury 1970s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Judie Wolkoff
About this book
Wally was published by Bradbury Press in 1977 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 Judie Wolkoff, who has 1 title 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 Wally 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 1977.
Also published by Bradbury in 1977
- Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself — Judy Blume
- I was born in a tree and raised by bees — Jim Arnosky
- A Stranger is Watching — Mary Higgins Clark
- The Unsettling of America — Wendell Berry
- Panda's puzzle, and his voyage of discovery — Michael Foreman
More from the Bradbury 1970s
Questions about Wally
Who wrote Wally?
Wally was written by Judie Wolkoff, who has 1 title on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Wally?
Bradbury Press published Wally in 1977, which places it among the house's 1970s list.
Has Wally won any awards?
Wally 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 Wally 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 Wally?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Wally and which editions exist.