H. J. Arrington has been involved in education since she began tutoring at the age of fifteen. She enjoys sharing the joy of literature and language. This tale, her first children’s picture book, teaches critical thinking and problem-solving skills as it discusses friendship and betrayal.

An accomplished storyteller and dramatic reader, Dr. Arrington says, "This book evolved from the telling of one of my favorite and most requested tales. When I’d do presentations, the story was very well received." She was also an author of the 1995 Heath Literacy reading series and currently consults with schools and organizations, both privately and through The National Faculty. She provides workshops and lectures on storytelling, integrated language arts, and effective instructional strategies.

Dr. Arrington is an assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky. Prior to that she supervised Reading K-12 and Elementary Language Arts for the public school system in Newport News, Virginia. She received her B.S. in elementary education from Virginia State University; an M.A. in reading education from Ohio State University; and a Ph.D. in instructional research and development from Purdue University. She is an active member of the International Reading Association (IRA), National Middle School Association (NMSA), Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and the Kentucky Reading Association (KRA).