The Switch-Up
(8 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Little Tiger Press
Willa and Alice meet for the first time in the unaccompanied minors lounge at LAX airport. They look so alike that they’re mistaken for sisters, but in reality they’re chalk and cheese: Willa is outgoing and precocious; Alice is quiet and serious.
They’re both being sent away for the summer: Willa to Italy to stay with an aunt she’s never met; Alice to London to stay with the girlfriend she didn’t even know her dad had. Totally not how they thought they’d be spending their summers, and neither wants to go where they’re going. When Alice suggests they swap places, she’s joking – but Willa is 100% serious when she says yes. It’ll be the adventure of a lifetime! Besides, no-one will ever find out… will they?
The perfect teen coming-of-age movie all wrapped up in a book. Each girl has a personal reason behind this dramatic decision and as we follow each of their stories, their different summers help them come to terms with the changes in their lives. It’s lighthearted and fun whilst touching on themes of parental separation, grief, foster care and growing up. A highly relatable feel-good read about discovering the true meaning of family and friendship.
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Average rating:
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Lottie, 01 February 2021
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I liked how it was relatable to real life and dramatic. I would recommend the book.
Olivia, 01 February 2021
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I thoroughly enjoyed my book and it kept me on edge the whole time, whenever I could I would read it because it was so good. This book is totally recommended and you should definitely give it a try.
Immy, 04 January 2021
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I am really enjoying this book. I have not yet finished it but I can not wait to see what happens. It is about a two fourteen year old girls named Willow and Alice. They both meet on a plane from LA to London and discover they look almost exact the same and decide to switch lives for the summer. They learn so much about friendship, family and being themselves and who they want to be. I can not wait to finish this book. I am really enjoying it so far.
Louisa, 22 November 2020
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So far i really like this book because it has so much drama and i think i found the book that i just needed.
evita, 20 November 2020
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I think this is an amazing book as two girls switch places for a month. I would recommend this for ages 11+.
Imogen, 20 November 2020
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I have not finished this book but so far i have loved every bit of it and it is very engaging!
Jessica, 19 November 2020
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Really good book. Recommended for ages 11+
Hafsah, 19 October 2020
I liked the the way it was funny,realatible and dramatic. I Would reconmend.