This book was recognised in the Grades 6-9 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published 2004 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Richard Peck lives in New York City. His extensive list of honors includes the Newbery Medal, the Edgar Award, the Margaret A. Edwards Award, and the National Humanities Medal. He has twice been a finalist for the National Book Award.