This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award. It was recognised by the Great Stone Face Book Award. It also was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award. It was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award. Also it was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Golden Sower Award.

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

This book was published 2004 by Dutton Books for Young Readers .