 First edition cover | |
| Author | Ally Kennen |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | children |
| Publisher | Marion Lloyd Books |
Publication date | 29 June 2006 |
| Pages | 256 pp |
| ISBN | 978-0-439-95104-3 |
| OCLC | 67870796 |
| Followed by | Berserk |
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