This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Middle Grade category by the Young Hoosier Book Award. It was recognised by the Americas Award. It also was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Parents' Choice Award. It was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Spur Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Simon & Schuster .