 First edition | |
| Author | Tim Wynne-Jones |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genre | young adult fiction, mystery fiction |
| Published | 2000 (Groundwood Books) |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 240 |
| ISBN | 9780888994103 |
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