Standiford, Natalie Switched at Birthday 231
pgs. Scholastic Press, 2014, $ 16.99 Content G.
Scarlet and Lavender are two 7th grade girls. Lavender is an
outsider, she is bullied but has love and support at home. Lavender is spunky
and somewhat at peace with who she is.
Scarlet has a mother and stepfather that really don’t care
that much, and a rude step-brother. She knows how to dress and knows that she
is popular and beautiful. Both girls want the lead in the school play. The
girls have nothing in common, except their birthday. The morning after their
birthday, the girls wake up as the other person. They need to figure out how to
switch back to their own bodies.
This book was cute and funny, and I found myself laughing
out loud at times. It was sad at times, but I really enjoyed reading this book.
I think Natalie Standiford really captured the dialog, language, and attitudes
of 7th grade girls. It was a fun book, and a quick read.
EL, MS – ADVISABLE. Ellen-Anita
Olson, Teacher Librarian
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