Swap

Now a Disney Channel Original Movie, Megan Shulls smart and funny twist on Freaky Friday is perfect for fans of Wendy Mass, Jerry Spinelli, and Jon Scieszka!This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. Its a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. With one random wish, Jack and Ellie are living life in each others shoes. Hes her. And shes him. ELLIE assumed popular guys didnt worry about body image, being perfect, or talking to girls, but acting like youre cool with everything is tougher than it looks. JACK thought girls had it easyno fights with bullies, no demanding dads, no power playsbut facing mean girls at sleepovers and getting grilled about your period is way harder than taking a hit to the face at sports practice.Now theyre dealing with each others middle school dramaslocker room teasing, cliques, video game battles, bra shopping, and a slew of hilariously awkward momentsuntil they hopefully switch back! Told in both Jacks and Ellies voices, The Swap offers a fresh and honest take on tween friendship, all while exploring more serious themes of family, loss, empathy, and what it really means to be yourself. And as Jon Scieszka says, its seriously, truly, fearlessly funny!