Published: 2009
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This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
This book was published 2009 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers .
Julia Durango resides in Ottawa, Illinois, where she wrote a weekly book review column for children. She is the mother of two sons and is the author of Dream Hop , illustrated by Jared Lee, as well as Pest Fest , illustrated by Kurt Cyrus. Her work also includes Go-Go Gorillas , a sequel to Cha-Cha Chimps , both illustrated by Eleanor Taylor and Dream Away, illustrated by Robert Goldstrom. Her first novel The Walls of Cartagena was a Junior Library Guild Selection. Her most recent novel is entitled Sea of the Dead . She is a contributor the Three Silly Chicks blog and lives in Ottawa, Illinois.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Golden Kite
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Golden Kite.
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Parents' Choice Award.