No. of pages 192
Published: 1998
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 1998 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
Katie Paterson lives in the Midlands and is the mother of two grown children. Her ambition is to keep reading alive for children.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 10-14 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Teens
This book was recognised in the Teens category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
Scott O Dell Award for Historical Fiction
This book was recognised by the Scott O Dell Award for Historical Fiction.
California Young Reader Medal - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the California Young Reader Medal.
* "What a story. [It will] make you should and think and shiver and cry."