The House Swap
The House Swap by Yvette Clark, published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2023, is a 304-page work of juvenile fiction that explores the lives of two girls from different backgrounds. Allie, a British girl with aspirations of becoming a spy, and Sage, an only child from California, form a friendship when their families decide to swap houses for the summer. As they navigate their new environments, both girls confront personal family challenges, including the potential divorce of Sage’s parents and Allie’s struggle to find her voice in a large family.
Readers will find a blend of humor and heartfelt moments as the story unfolds through alternating chapters from Allie and Sage’s perspectives. This narrative structure allows for a deeper understanding of their unique experiences with family dynamics and the concept of belonging. The themes of family, marriage and divorce, and the contrast between lifestyles in Europe and the United States are woven throughout the story, providing a rich backdrop for their friendship to develop.
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The Parent Trap meets The Holiday in this heartwarming and funny story of two girls, one American and one British, who become friends and confidantes when their families swap houses, from the acclaimed author of Glitter Gets Everywhere.
Allie is British and dreams of being a spy. Sage is an only child from sunny California. They meet when their families swap houses for the summer.
Though they’re polar opposites, Allie and Sage quickly realize that they’re both dealing with family issues–Sage’s parents may be on the brink of divorce, and Allie’s struggling to feel heard in her big family. It may take a trip around the world for them to find their place at home.
This sweet and emotional story is told in alternating chapters from each girl’s point of view, offering two unique perspectives on family and belonging.
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