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When an anonymous benefactor gifts Charlie the Amazing Bug‑A‑View, a magical device, he discovers he can turn himself into different insects. Each transformation gives him new eyes on the world—a spider, a grasshopper, and even a fly—leading to adventures that celebrate curiosity and the wonder of bugs.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Carol Sonenklar
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