Turnabout
Turnabout by Margaret Peterson Haddix, published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers on May 1, 2002, is a reprint edition comprising 240 pages. This juvenile fiction novel explores the lives of Melly and Anny Beth, who, in the year 2000, are offered a chance to regain their youth through a secret experiment known as Project Turnabout. Initially, the injections seem miraculous, allowing them to grow younger, but the situation quickly turns dire when the antidote intended to halt the aging process becomes lethal, prompting them to flee for their lives.
Set in the year 2085, the story follows Melly and Anny Beth as they navigate the challenges of being teenagers while facing the impending threat of becoming babies again. As they grapple with their uncertain future, they must find someone to assist them before it’s too late. This narrative delves into themes of identity and the consequences of tampering with nature, providing readers with a thought-provoking journey through the complexities of youth and aging.
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In the year 2000 Melly and Anny Beth were old and ready to die. But when offered the chance to be young again by participating in a top-secret experiment called Project Turnabout, they agreed. They received injections that made them grow younger, and it seemed like a miracle. But when the injections that were supposed to stop the unaging process turned out to be deadly, Melly and Anny Beth decided to run for their lives.
Now it is 2085. Melly and Anny Beth are teenagers. They have no idea what will happen once they are babies again, but they do know they will soon be too young to take care of themselves. They need to find someone to help them before time runs out, once and for all….
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