This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Ages 8-10 Years category by the Christopher Award. It was recognised by the Sequoyah Book Award. It also was recognised in the Grades 3-6 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by Henry Holt & Company .