"October 1992, First Edition" stated on copyright page; illustrated by Adam Otcasek; Doubleday publishers, New York; hardbound; very good condition of book and dust jacket.
 
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When some older boys persuade Ralphie the Roach to venture beyond the boundaries of Roachtown to retrieve some jellybeans, Ralphie rises to the occasion and begins his perilous mission.
 
Super model Paulina Porizkova and Joanne Russell have created a new sensation for the '90s with an adventure story about a little bug with big problems. Adam Ocasek, the illustrator, is the son of Paulina's husband Ric Ocasek, of the musical group The Cars. Full color throughout.