The Swap
The Swap by Megan Shull is a humorous and engaging story published by HarperCollins on August 26, 2014. This 400-page book presents a unique twist on the classic Freaky Friday concept, where two middle school students, Jack and Ellie, find themselves living each other’s lives after making a random wish. As they navigate the challenges of their swapped identities, they discover that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of middle school life, including themes of family dynamics, friendship, and the pressures of growing up. The story is told from both Jack’s and Ellie’s perspectives, providing insight into their individual struggles and humorous situations, such as dealing with cliques, locker room teasing, and the awkwardness of adolescence. The Swap offers a relatable exploration of what it means to be oneself amidst the chaos of growing up.
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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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