About the book
\"Lowry fans will not be disappointed.\" —School Library Journal Caroline and J.P.'s father has asked them to come visit him and his new wife in Des Moines, Iowa. They don't really want to go, but they also don't have a say in the matter. Upon arriving, they discover they each have unexpected and unpleasant responsibilites. Caroline has to babysit their baby twin sisters and J.P. is forced to coach baseball to a bunch of six-year-olds. The two decide to call a truce in their continual sibling warfare and help each other out. They soon discover there's strength in numbers—and a little responsibility isn't always a bad thing.
They agree to work together, but that doesn’t mean they won’t cause a little trouble.
- Enemies to Allies: Caroline and J.P. have always been enemies. But a summer stuck in Des Moines forces them to form the “Tate Détente” and team up for the first time ever.
- A Hilarious Switcharound: She’s stuck babysitting. He’s stuck coaching the worst baseball team in history. Their only hope is to work together and maybe, just maybe, get a little revenge.
- Blended Family Chaos: Navigating a summer with their goofy dad, his new wife, a six-year-old stepbrother named Poochie, and a pair of mischievous twin babies.
- Classic Middle Grade Humor: A funny and heartwarming story from Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry about family, responsibility, and finding out your annoying sibling might not be so bad after all.
Editions of Switcharound
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781328750877
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547345147
Read an Excerpt
\"Lowry fans will not be disappointed.\" —School Library Journal Caroline and J.P.'s father has asked them to come visit him and his new wife in Des Moines, Iowa. They don't really want to go, but they also don't have a say in the matter. Upon arriving, they discover they each have unexpected and unpleasant responsibilites. Caroline has to babysit their baby twin sisters and J.P. is forced to coach baseball to a bunch of six-year-olds. The two decide to call a truce in their continual sibling warfare and help each other out. They soon discover there's strength in numbers—and a little responsibility isn't always a bad thing.
They agree to work together, but that doesn’t mean they won’t cause a little trouble.
- Enemies to Allies: Caroline and J.P. have always been enemies. But a summer stuck in Des Moines forces them to form the “Tate Détente” and team up for the first time ever.
- A Hilarious Switcharound: She’s stuck babysitting. He’s stuck coaching the worst baseball team in history. Their only hope is to work together and maybe, just maybe, get a little revenge.
- Blended Family Chaos: Navigating a summer with their goofy dad, his new wife, a six-year-old stepbrother named Poochie, and a pair of mischievous twin babies.
- Classic Middle Grade Humor: A funny and heartwarming story from Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry about family, responsibility, and finding out your annoying sibling might not be so bad after all.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Switcharound about?
\"Lowry fans will not be disappointed.\" —School Library Journal Caroline and J.P.'s father has asked them to come visit him and his new wife in Des Moines, Iowa. They don't really want to go, but they also don't have a say in the matter. Upon arriving, they discover they each have unexpected and unpleasant responsibilites. Caroline has to babysit their baby twin sisters and J.P. is forced to coach baseball to a bunch of six-year-olds. The two decide to call a truce in their continual sibling warfare and help each other out. They soon discover there's strength in numbers—and a little responsibility isn't always a bad thing.
They agree to work together, but that doesn’t mean they won’t cause a little trouble.
- Enemies to Allies: Caroline and J.P. have always been enemies. But a summer stuck in Des Moines forces them to form the “Tate Détente” and team up for the first time ever.
- A Hilarious Switcharound: She’s stuck babysitting. He’s stuck coaching the worst baseball team in history. Their only hope is to work together and maybe, just maybe, get a little revenge.
- Blended Family Chaos: Navigating a summer with their goofy dad, his new wife, a six-year-old stepbrother named Poochie, and a pair of mischievous twin babies.
- Classic Middle Grade Humor: A funny and heartwarming story from Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry about family, responsibility, and finding out your annoying sibling might not be so bad after all.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Switcharound?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Where can I read a sample of Switcharound?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781328750877
Is Switcharound part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Just the Tates!
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Switcharound?
Lois Lowry
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Switcharound is available as paperback(ISBN 9781328750877) and ebook(ISBN 9780547345147)
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