"Shoebag" by Mary James tells the whimsical story of a young boy named Doug who discovers a magical pair of shoes that come to life. After putting them on, Doug embarks on a captivating adventure, navigating through various challenges and meeting quirky characters along the way. The shoes, called Shoebag, possess a unique personality and a knack for getting into mischief, leading Doug to learn valuable life lessons about friendship, courage, and the importance of embracing one’s individuality. As he journeys through imaginative landscapes, Doug ultimately realizes that believing in oneself can unlock endless possibilities. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Shoebag .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 135 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .

M. E. Kerr was born Marijane Meaker in Auburn, New York. Her interest in writing began with her father, who loved to read, and her mother, who loved to tell stories of neighborhood gossip. Unable to find an agent to represent her work, Meaker became her own agent, and wrote articles and books under a series of pseudonyms: Vin Packer, Ann Aldrich, Laura Winston, M. E. Kerr, and Mary James. As M. E. Kerr, Meaker has produced over twenty novels for young adults and won multiple awards, including the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her lifetime contribution to young adult literature.