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In "Turnabout," Margaret Peterson Haddix presents a speculative tale set in the near future. An 80‑year‑old Melly and her grown‑up daughter, Anny‑Beth, secretly receive injections meant to reverse aging. As the treatment works, they find themselves becoming progressively younger—first as children, then as teenagers. Facing new bodies and a society that can no longer recognize them, the pair embarks on a journey to find a guardian who can care for them during this unprecedented transition back to infancy. The story explores themes of identity, family bonds, and the ethical implications of science that alters the human lifespan.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Margaret Peterson Haddix
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