This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised by the Sequoyah Book Award. It was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award. It also was recognised by the Orbis Pictus Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-10 years.

There are 39 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Walker & Company .

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent has written more than a hundred books including Saving Audie: A Pit Bull Puppy Gets a Second Chance ; When the Wolves Returned: Restoring Nature's Balance in Yellowstone , an ALA Notable Children's Book; and The Right Dog for the Job: Ira's Path from Service Dog to Guide Dog .