Woodsong
Gary Paulsen’s memoir of life among sled dogs in the north woods, and of running his first Iditarod across Alaska.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1990
- List
- The Bradbury 1990s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Gary Paulsen
About this book
Woodsong was published by Bradbury Press in 1990 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 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 Woodsong 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 1990.
Also published by Bradbury in 1990
- Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat — Cynthia Rylant
- Dream wolf — Paul Goble
- Crinkleroot's guide to walking in wild places — Jim Arnosky
- Mariah keeps cool — Mildred Pitts Walter
- Two and too much — Mildred Pitts Walter
More from the Bradbury 1990s
Questions about Woodsong
Who wrote Woodsong?
Woodsong was written by Gary Paulsen, who has 6 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Woodsong?
Bradbury Press published Woodsong in 1990, which places it among the house's 1990s list.
Has Woodsong won any awards?
Woodsong 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 Woodsong 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 Woodsong?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Woodsong and which editions exist.