The Swap
The Swap by Megan Shull is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on June 7, 2016. This 400-page book presents a humorous and insightful twist on the classic Freaky Friday concept, where two middle school students, Jack and Ellie, unexpectedly find themselves living each other’s lives after making a random wish. As they navigate the complexities of each other’s worlds, they confront various challenges and misunderstandings that come with their swapped identities.
Readers will discover a narrative that delves into the humorous yet poignant aspects of tween friendship and family dynamics. The story is told from both Jack’s and Ellie’s perspectives, allowing for a rich exploration of themes such as empathy, self-identity, and the pressures of adolescence. With elements of juvenile fiction, The Swap captures the awkwardness of middle school experiences, including social cliques and personal insecurities, all while maintaining a light-hearted tone.
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Now a Disney Channel Original Movie, Megan Shull’s smart and funny twist on Freaky Friday is perfect for fans of Wendy Mass, Jerry Spinelli, and Jon Scieszka!
With one random wish, Jack and Ellie are living life in each other’s shoes. He’s her. And she’s him. ELLIE assumed popular guys didn’t worry about body image, being perfect, or talking to girls, but acting like you’re cool with everything is tougher than it looks. JACK thought girls had it easy—no fights with bullies, no demanding dads, no power plays—but 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 they’re dealing with each other’s middle school dramas—locker room teasing, cliques, video game battles, bra shopping, and a slew of hilariously awkward moments—until they hopefully switch back! Told in both Jack’s and Ellie’s 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, it’s “seriously, truly, fearlessly funny!”
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