This book was recognised in the Younger Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 5+ years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Dutton Books .

Stephen Krensky has published over 100 fiction and nonfiction books for children. Greg Harlin is an acclaimed artist and illustrator. His books for children include Dangerous Crossing , Paul Revere's Midnight Ride , Mississippi , and Hanukkah at Valley Forge , winner of the 2007 Sydney Taylor Book Award. He has spent much of his twenty-eight working years recreating history through his paintings. His work has appeared in many national periodicals, including National Geographic , National Park Service publications, and Kids Discover magazine, and has received award recognition from the Society of Illustrators and American Illustration, among other entities. Mr. Harlin lives in Annapolis, Maryland.