This book was recognised in the YA category by the Land of Enchantment Book Award. It was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Walker Childrens .

Patrick O'Brien's art has appeared on posters, videotape boxes, and even refrigerator magnets. Mr. O'Brien has written and illustrated many books for children, including, "TheHindenburg; Smoke, Steam, and Steel; Gigantic!; "and "TheMaking of a Knight. "He lives in Baltimore, Maryland. "