This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Buckeye Children's Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 10+ years.

There are 448 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Philomel Books .

John Flanagan is the award-winning author of The Ranger's Apprentice series. He lives in the beachside Sydney suburb of Manly.