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When a renowned TV star and her devoted fan, both twelve, swap bodies, the consequences are swift and chaotic. The star must navigate the fan’s world of devotion and obsession, while the fan learns the pressures of celebrity life. Their humorous yet disastrous switch forces both to confront personal expectations, friendships, and the very nature of identity.
First publish date: 1920
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jessica Brody
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