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Summer Switch

Summer Switch

Children's BooksJuvenile
Pages
208
Published
1991
Language
English

Synopsis

A boy and his father literally find themselves in each other's shoes.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

FunnyLightheartedWhimsical
Fish Out of WaterComing of Age

Genres

Children's Books Juvenile

About the author

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Mary Rodgers

Mary Rodgers (January 11, 1931 – June 26, 2014) was an American composer, screenwriter, and author. She wrote the novel Freaky Friday, which served as the basis of a 1976 film starring Jodie Foster, for which she wrote the screenplay, as well as three other versions. Her best-known musicals were Once Upon a Mattress and The Mad Show, and she contributed songs to Marlo Thomas' successful children's album Free to Be... You and Me. -Wikipedia

Characters

All characters in Summer Switch

Frequently asked questions

  • Is "Summer Switch" connected to other books by Mary Rodgers?

    This book is a direct sequel to "Freaky Friday," continuing the body-switching premise with a different set of characters. While it can be enjoyed independently, reading "Freaky Friday" first provides additional context for the author's approach to this theme.

  • Is there a film adaptation of "Summer Switch"?

    A television film adaptation of "Summer Switch" was produced and aired, bringing the story of the father and son's body swap to the screen. It captures the comedic elements of the book.