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Shoebag

by Mary James

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Shoebag, a happy young cockroach who finds himself suddenly changed into a little boy, changes the lives of those around him before returning to his former life as an insect.

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Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Award (Nominee – 1993)

Massachusetts Children's Book Award (Nominee – 1997)

Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee – Children's Fiction – 1994)

Nutmeg Book Award (Nominee – Intermediate – 1994)

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Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee – Intermediate – 1994)

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ALA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults (Changing Dimensions – 1999)

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Canonical title: Shoebag
Original publication date: 1992

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Members: 536
Popularity: 55,813
Reviews: 2
Rating: ½ (3.50)

Languages: English
Media: Paper, Ebook
ISBNs: 11
ASINs: 4

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Published: 1992
Genre: Fiction and Literature
DDC/MDS: 813.54
LCC: PZ7 .J15417 .S

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