This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised by the Kate Greenaway Medal Award. The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal is awarded by childrens librarians for an outstanding book in terms of illustration for children and young people. It was recognised in the National Book Tokens Children's Book of the Year category by the Galaxy British Book Award. It also was recognised by the Carnegie Award. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by childrens librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.

This book was published 2014 by Bolinda Publishing .

The Unknown Adventurer is still believed to be at large in the wild.