This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Teen category by the Rhode Island Book Awards. It was recognised in the YA category by the Young Adult Canadian Book Award. It also was recognised by the Governor General's Literary Award.

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

There are 231 pages in this book. This book was published 2005 by Henry Holt & Company .

Barbara Haworth-Attard is a native of Elmira, Ontario, presently residing in London, Ontario, with her family. She has written thirteen novels in the historical fiction, fantasy, and contemporary genres for middle-grade and young-adult readers.