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SWitch

Scott R. Norton (2010)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads2.0

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Living in a small beach community with her mother, fifteen-year-old Claire, an accomplished swimmer, discovers that, like her long-dead but, still very much present, grandmother, she has the ability to inhabit other people's bodies while asleep.

Is SWitch appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A teen discovers she can inhabit other people's bodies while sleeping, learning she shares this ability with her deceased grandmother who still lingers. Themes of identity, consent, and self-discovery with mild supernatural possession elements.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of parent and possession.

Who'll love this

Teens will be intrigued by the paranormal body-swapping premise and the mystery of Claire's family legacy.

Tags

Contemporary FantasySupernatural ThrillerBeach Setting