This book was recognised in the Ages 9-11 Years category by the Smarties Book Award. It was recognised by the Smarties Book Award.

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published 1995 by Transworld Publishers Ltd .

Philip Pullman is one of the most highly respected children's authors writing today. He lives in Oxford. Chris Edge is the author of "Shackleton: A Beginner's Guide. " Graham Howell is the illustrator of numerous children's books and has illustrated for the BBC, Heinemann, and 20th Century Fox. He is the author and illustrator of "Merlin's Magical Creatures. " Nick Harris is an illustrator of children's books.