I've engrossed myself in the world of Betsy Haynes' Bone Chillers but as I noted, she is an accomplished author even outside of it, having been writing for the youth since the 70's. So I wanted to dive into at least one of her other works.
I can see how it got a movie, it does lend itself to TV since it's very wacky sitcom-y in its premise, of I've engrossed myself in the world of Betsy Haynes' Bone Chillers but as I noted, she is an accomplished author even outside of it, having been writing for the youth since the 70's.
I can see how it got a movie, it does lend itself to TV since it's very wacky sitcom-y in its premise, of two girls who have issues with their moms so they decided to swap lives for two weeks. The parents agree to this very easily and so the deal is made. Just from skimming the Wikipedia page, I can tell there's a lot of differences to cover. Anyway, I may get to cover more from the book there but talking on its own, this book is fine.
Charming enough for what it is, with some amusing details and a few nice moments. There's plenty to nitpick, from characters not acting that much like real people and whatnot and the story as a whole could have been more satisfying. Still, it has enough charm to be passable.
I was having too much poking at all the ltitle things to really judge if it's "good" critically but for kids, it's harmless and cute enough. Also, if you were not aware that Betsy Haynes lives in Texas, you will after this, yeesh lol. There are actually two sequels so someday we'll see how the saga of Scotti and Lorna continues but for now, this is a fine enough time waster.
Side note, Scotti is an aspiring author and she is working on a book where it is stated one inspiration was V. Andrew's Flowers in the Attic. Yes, r4eally. I hope all the kids reading this did not look it up lol. Aug 13, Rebekah Haas rated it liked it Shelves: read-in It's your typical 90's coming of age story. Two girls switch homes and families after deciding each was a better fit for them.
Not much to say. It was a light, MG coming of age, which was exactly what I needed. Each girl did have a love interest that not much was mentioned about them after they had all met. It's like the author had to cut scenes, but forgot to cut traces. Jul 08, Julie Kessler rated it really liked it. A nostalgic read from the past. It was cute and made me feel bad for the moms! Nov 20, Gina added it. This book was super cute with an altogether good message.
I liked both Lorna and Scotti, and like I always say. I wish more authors need to read books like this. May 21, Jessie Ageless Pages Reviews rated it really liked it Shelves: childhood-favorites , owned-copy , reads , reviews , goodreads-readalong. I fully acknowledge at least one of those stars is due to pure nostalgia.
Oct 03, Ashlyn Kinney rated it it was amazing. Sep 28, Rebecca Gohm rated it really liked it. Loved this book as a child. The Great Mom Swap wasn't anything super special but it was still a really good book. Dec 21, Jess rated it it was amazing Shelves: underappreciated. I first read this book in 5th grade and it was one of my favorites, and still is! This book is SO cute and fun and always how I imagined swapping families with my best friend would be like. My actual best friend growing up was my neighbor and we looked a lot like the girls described in the book so I felt incredibly connected to this story.
Such a short read that I recommend it to everyone. YA 90's friends switching houses. Readers also enjoyed. Young Adult. About Betsy Haynes. Betsy Haynes. ABOUT ME Maybe it's because my feisty grandma chased tarantulas around with a broom when we lived on an oil lease property when I was a baby that made me love danger and adventure. And maybe it was my father's spending nights as a trombonist with the bands of his day and his days spent drawing sketches that sparked my artistic side.
Do you suppose that because my mother stood only four feet ten inc ABOUT ME Maybe it's because my feisty grandma chased tarantulas around with a broom when we lived on an oil lease property when I was a baby that made me love danger and adventure.
Do you suppose that because my mother stood only four feet ten inches tall that I feel like a giant at five feet? That's who I am. Who are you? My childhood friendships and rivalries with old enemies all find their way into my books. I've even spied on my own kids for story ideas. Unlike most kids who can't wait to grow up, I've gotten younger--at least my stories have.
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