This book was recognised in the Older Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award. It was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Houghton Mifflin .

The author Louise Borden writes many of her highly regarded children's books about historical moments that she finds inspiring. She lives with her husband, Pete, in Terrace Park, Ohio. Visit her website at www. louiseborden. com.