This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award. It was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the William Allen White Childens Book Award. It also was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Volunteer State Book Award.

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

There are 149 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Yearling Books .

Patricia Reilly Giff is the author of many books for children. She lives in Weston, Connecticut.