This book was recognised by the Sequoyah Book Award. It was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Golden Sower Award.

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Kathy Mackel is a novelist and screenwriter. Her films include Can of Worms and Hangman's Curse. Kathy has coached Junior Olympic and Little League fastpitch softball. She lives north of Boston with her family.