This book was recognised in the Esther Glen Medal for Junior Fiction category by the Lianza Children's Book Award. It was recognised in the Fiction - Senior Readers category by the New Zealand Children's Book Award.

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published 2004 by Hachette Australia .

Ken Catran is a scriptwriter and author of television series and more than fifty books. He has won ten writing awards. He and his partner, Wendy, live in South Canterbury and are owned by two cats.