Shoebag

by Mary James

Book Overview

A cockroach wakes up one morning and discovers that he has turned into a boy. Shoebag likes his life as a cockroach. Like the others in his "tribe", he was named for the place of his birth - in his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0590430300
• ISBN13: 9780590430302
• Release Date: June 1992
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Shoebag

Out of the seventy-five books, I've read this year, counting last year altogether. My most favorite book is Shoebag. The author is Mary James. There was a boy who became a cockroach and was adopted by the Biddles. Pretty Soft is a Tiolet Paper commerical girl. I will rate this book 5 stars because it is funny. The characters have funny names too! And they're also funny.

9yo male reading fanatic from NC

I read all night. I couldn't put it down. My favorite character is Shoebag, of course! I think Pretty Soft and G.De La.G resemble me the most.

a crowd pleaser

I teach reading to seventh graders. This book is a big hit with my reluctant readers! I get a little upset when the elementary teachers read it to their classes because that action leaves me without a great book to teach. Although easy to read, there's some "meaty" stuff in here that leads to great class discussions and a memorable reading experience for my students.

This book was the most fabulous book, I ever read!!

I have read Shoebag so many times since the day I won a 2nd grade spelling bee,and recieved it as a prize. Now I am 14, and whenever I need a good laugh or memory, the book is there for me to whip out. I would reccomend this book for very sensitive kids because they will be pleased with the ending. 5 stars! Definately 5 stars!!!

I love pretty-soft!

In the fourth grade my teacher read the book Shoebag to us, and I loved it! My favorite character is Pretty-soft. I LOVED the way she was so spoiled!!!!!!! It was a big hit in my class!!!