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The Switch

by Anthony Horowitz · 1995 · 188 pages

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When Tad Spencer's father denies him a trip to a theme park, Tad wishes he were someone else. The next day, his wish comes true.

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Genre
fantasyadventurebritish mysterymysteryscience fiction
Themes
childhoodidentity
Setting
england
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
short · 188 pages

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