This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award. It was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Charlotte Award. It also was recognised by the Sasquatch Award. It 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 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Philomel Books .

Ted Lewin is a distinguished American artist who travels the world gathering material for his work. He lives in New York.