 First edition | |
| Author | Lauren Wolk |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Adventure fiction Historical fiction |
| Publisher | Dutton Books for Young Readers |
Publication date | May 2, 2017 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 320 |
| ISBN | 9781101994870 |
| OCLC | 1003998426 |
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