There are 186 pages in this book. This book was published 1998 by Hachette Children's Group .

W. J. Corbett joined the Merchant Navy as a galley-boy when he was sixteen and saw the world. He has also worked as a factory hand, furniture remover, building site laborer, and dishwasher. His first book, "The Song of Pentecost "described by Roald Dahl as "an astonishing achievement" won the prestigious Whitbread Award. " Robin Tzannes lives in New York City. Korky Paul lives in the UK.