This book was recognised by the Sasquatch Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 160 pages in this book. This is a chapter book. Publishers market early chapter books at readers aged 6-10 years. This book was published 2003 by Blue Sky Press .

Tony Johnston is the award-winning author of more than 100 beloved children's books. She lives with her family in San Marino, California, where she grew up.