This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

This book was published 2003 by Henry Holt & Company .

Author Susan Glick lives in Maryland, where she teaches high school English. The travel bug keeps her exploring historical sites, kayaking in salt marshes and shallow bays, and hiking in the woods. Illustrator Kelli Nash was raised on the banks of Rock Creek, Maryland, where she grew to love nature and creatures of the wild. Her artistic style ranges from children's watercolor illustrations and graphic design to fine art.