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In "Freaky Monday," 13‑year‑old Hadley is forced to step into her teacher’s shoes for a full day. As she navigates school from the other side of the desk, Hadley uncovers new insights about herself, her classmates, and the educators who guide them.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Mary Rodgers
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