No. of pages 176
Published: 2013
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.
There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Andersen Press Ltd .
Sharon Creech is an internationally acclaimed author who lives in upstate New York with her husband.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Independent Booksellers Award - Children's Book Of the Year
This book was recognised in the Children's Book of the Year category by the Independent Booksellers Award.
"A magical story that's truly original, touching and funny." -- Julia Eccleshare * Lovereading4kids *
"Comical and moving novel...full of accidental wisdom about the inhumanity of humans." -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *
"Some books are absolute magic, and this is one of them." * School Library Journal *
"(An) endearing contemporary fable...moving, funny and sweet - and begging to be read aloud." * Kirkus, Starred Review *
"Unbelievably sweet little novel." * Wall Street Journal *