The Swap

Reviewed by: Sally Holt - Raymond Village Library, Raymond, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 13, 2015

Review

A huge YES to this book being selected as a Cream of the Crop book. Elle is bullied by her supposed friends and loved greatly by her mom. Jack is bullied by his dad perhaps for an understandable though nonetheless still unacceptable reason. A surprise when each switches bodies and discovers inner strength and confidence. Extremely well-written. A book that will keep you riveted and cheering for both Ellie and Jack. Great book for middle schoolers and should be required reading for middle school students. Bullies, love, friendship, warmth, rigidity, reality is all intermingled in this book, great class read aloud, also.

Purchase this book for your school or public library.

Overall Book Score: excellent