There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 1986 by Penguin Books Ltd .

Carnegie medallist Gene Kemp exquisite writing brings a breath of fresh country air to all young readers. Paul Howard studied graphic design in Leicester, graduating in 1989 with first class honours. For a time he worked in London's Natural History Museum. He lives in Ireland. He won the Blue Peter Children's Book Award 2001. Vanessa Julian-Ottie was born in North London in 1959. After completing a degree course in Graphic Design/Illustration at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, Vanessa did work for the Medici Society and has since worked as a freelance illustrator on numerous titles including, Lucy, Whiskers & Paws and The Polar Bears' Party. Vanessa is married to another freelance illustrator; they live in a small village on Exmoor with their dog Lucy. She enjoys walking, horse-riding, researching World War I aviation, sewing and listening to classical music.