Windcatcher
A boy spends the summer sailing at his grandmother’s and stumbles onto a hunt for sunken treasure, in Avi’s adventure.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1991
- List
- The Bradbury 1990s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Avi
About this book
Windcatcher was published by Bradbury Press in 1991 and belongs to the house's 1990s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Avi, 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 Windcatcher 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 1991.
Also published by Bradbury in 1991
- Henry and Mudge and the bedtime thumps — Cynthia Rylant
- Henry and Mudge take the big test — Cynthia Rylant
- I sing for the animals — Paul Goble
- Fish in a flash! — Jim Arnosky
- Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch — Eileen Spinelli
- As the crow flies — Gail Hartman
More from the Bradbury 1990s
Questions about Windcatcher
Who wrote Windcatcher?
Windcatcher was written by Avi, who has 6 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Windcatcher?
Bradbury Press published Windcatcher in 1991, which places it among the house's 1990s list.
Has Windcatcher won any awards?
Windcatcher 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 Windcatcher 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 Windcatcher?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Windcatcher and which editions exist.