Synopses & Reviews
Emma:
Wants Jeff Matthews to notice her.
Hates sexist boys.
Wonders when she'll get her period.
Tom:
Must avoid looking like a wuss.
Must deal with his blended family.
Must get a chance with Kelly A.
Then something freaky happens: Emma and Tom switch bodies. And until they can find a remedy:
Emma:
Can't believe she has a...thingie.
Hates mean girls.
Finds out secondhand that her period has arrived.
Tom:
Must learn to put on a bra.
Must deal with an overachieving family.
Must not be alone with Jeff Matthews.
Review
"There are some humorous situations...but the epiphanies reached by the characters...are mundane....[M]ost readers will be disappointed by the lack of substance." School Library Journal
Review
"[T]here's a lot to be said for a contemporary middle-grade comedy that both genders will find irresistible, and that will encourage a little deep thinking along with the laughs and gasps." Booklist
Review
"While this book touches on many issues that young preteens may be curious about, parents please beware that there are some more mature topics brought up in an otherwise childish story." Children's Literature
Review
"As is traditional in body-switching stories, Tom and Emma's incredible experience allows them to become friends again, a cheerful ending to a message-driven but enjoyable read." Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
In a novel reminiscent of Freaky Friday, teenagers Emma and Tom switch bodies, and soon learn what it's like to walk in each others' shoes.
About the Author
Blake Nelson currently lives with his wife in Brooklyn, NY.
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