This book was recognised in the Author category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.

There are 190 pages in this book. This book was published 1999 by Africa Research & Publications .

Troy Howell is the illustrator of the jackets and interiors for the enormously bestselling Redwall series by Brian Jacques as well as a number of picture books. This is his first novel.