" Ages: 8 to 12 " Inspiring, feel-good story about the power of one for kids - something of the feel of 'Whale Rider' for young children " Lively, determined main character " Ideal for early primary readers who have just started to read chapter books " Also has terrific educational potential. Christobel Mattingley is well known in schools " Christobel is the award-winning author of more than 35 books for children including the Asmir Trilogy and AU's 'Battle Order 204' " Potential for cross promotion with Clean-Up Australia Day and the True Green initiative " Teacher's notes available on the Allen Unwin website, promotion via girls' magazines (giveaways linked to their community and 'I can make a difference' campaigns) " Themes include the natural environment, individual responsibility and the common good

Christobel Mattingley is one of Australia's most respected and admired writers. The award-winning author of more than thirty-five books for children, Christobel Mattingley's readership spans more than one generation. In 1982 she won the inaugural Children's Book Council of Australia Junior Book of the Year Award for Rummage...In 1990 she received an Advance Australia medal for her contribution to literature in Australia, and in 1996 she was made a Member of the Order of Australia for service to literature, particularly children's literature, and for community service through her commitment to social and cultural issues. In 1999 she was the winner of the Pheme Tanner Award for her life of contribution to children's literature...Christobel Mattingley was honoured with the University of Tasmania Distinguished Alumni Award for 2014...