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

There are 195 pages in this book. This book was published 1998 by Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc .

Mr. Paulsen and his wife, Ruth Wright Paulsen, an artist who has illustrated several of his books, divide their time between their home in New Mexico, a boat in the Pacific, and adventures in the wilderness.