This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 1999 by Little Brown and Company .

ODDS BODKIN is an acclaimed storyteller, composer, and teacher. He lives in New Hampshire. TERRY WIDENER 's widely praised work includes several picture books that have been honored as New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Books of the Year. He lives in Texas.