This book was recognised in the Fantasy / Sci Fi - YA category by the Independent Publisher Book Award. It was recognised in the Fantasy / Sci Fi - YA category by the Moonbeam Children's Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

There are 239 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Coteau Books .

LINDA SMITH was "Mrs. Biddlebox" during her two-year battle with breast cancer. She died on June 28, 2000, but left behind a world of language, love, and good humor that shines through her picture books.