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Set in the classic Goosebumps universe, this story follows Gary as he falls asleep and wakes up in the body of a fellow student—only it isn’t a human body at all. The unexpected exchange leads to suspense and chills as Gary tries to navigate his new form and figure out how to reverse the bizarre swap before the next day dawns.
Illustrated for a young audience, the book mixes humor with classic Goosebumps horror, delivering a memorable lesson about surprises and the true nature of what lies inside.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Robert Lawrence Stine
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