Books to Read if You Loved Freakier Friday
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From Body-Swap Adventures to Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Stories for Fans of Freakier Friday
Sometimes the best stories are the ones that flip our world upside down, literally. If you loved the wild, body-swapping chaos of Freakier Friday, you know how much fun it can be to step into someone else’s shoes (whether you asked to or not). These kinds of stories make us laugh, cringe, and sometimes even tear up as characters discover who they really are when life forces them to see from another perspective.
We’ve gathered a lineup of books that capture that same spirit: from hilarious body-swap comedies to heartfelt tales of identity, family, and finding your place in the world. You’ll meet daughters who suddenly understand their mothers, rivals who wake up living each other’s lives, and characters who learn that sometimes the biggest transformations happen when you least expect them.
So if you’re craving more stories that blend humor, heart, and a dash of the extraordinary, these reads are ready to whisk you away, no magic amulet or lightning strike required.
Body Swap
by Sylvia Mcnicoll
When fifteen-year-old Hallie and eighty-two-year-old Susan swap bodies after a car accident, chaos ensues as they navigate each other’s lives wrinkles, crushes, fashion mishaps, and all.
From Hallie’s challenges in a long-term care home to Susan’s teenage struggles, their hilarious and heartfelt adventures reveal unexpected empathy and growth.
Fans of Freakier Friday will love this quirky body-swap story full of humor, heart, and the fun of seeing life through someone else’s eyes.
Like Mother Like Daughter
by Kimberly McCreight
When rebellious college student Cleo discovers her mother, Kat, missing under mysterious circumstances, mother-daughter secrets come to light and danger follows.
Cleo must navigate suspense, family tension, and shocking revelations to uncover what Kat has been hiding.
Fans of Freakier Friday who enjoy stories about mothers and daughters, unexpected twists, and discovering life through someone else’s perspective will be captivated by this gripping thriller.
The Seven Day Switch
by Kelly Harms
When perfectionist stay-at-home mom Celeste and career-driven mom Wendy wake up in each other’s bodies after a wild week, their worlds are hilariously turned upside down.
From juggling PTA duties to corporate chaos, both moms must navigate unfamiliar routines, unexpected challenges, and the quirks of each other’s lives.
Fans of Freakier Friday will love this laugh-out-loud, heartwarming body-swap story about empathy, family, and discovering life through someone else’s perspective.
The Freaky in Fresno
by Laurie Boyle Crompton
When geeky horror fan Ricki and makeup-loving cousin Lana accidentally swap bodies after a wild convertible mishap, their fateful summer takes a hilarious turn.
From saving a drive-in theater to juggling a makeup channel and first crushes, Ricki and Lana must navigate each other’s worlds while racing against time to swap back.
Fans of Freakier Friday will enjoy this laugh-out-loud, heartfelt story about family, friendship, and seeing life through someone else’s perspective, complete with road-trip chaos and clever body-swap twists.
Thorn
by Intisar Khanani
When Princess Alyrra loses her identity to a mysterious sorceress, she must navigate a new life as a goose girl while discovering courage, independence, and unexpected truths about the world around her.
From treacherous courts to the struggles of the kingdom’s people, Alyrra faces danger, intrigue, and the challenge of deciding who she truly is.
Fans of Freakier Friday who love body-swap or identity-switch stories, personal growth, and seeing life from a new perspective will be captivated by this thrilling, heartfelt fantasy adventure.
Dumplin'
by Julie Murphy
When confident and spirited Willowdean Dickson navigates teen life in a small Texas town, she faces crushes, friendships, and her mother’s beauty pageant expectations.
From red candy suckers under starry nights to the chaos of entering the Miss Clover City pageant, Willowdean learns to challenge herself and embrace her own path.
Fans of Freakier Friday who enjoy body-swap, perspective-shifting, or coming-of-age stories will love Willowdean’s humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, family dynamics, and finding confidence in her own identity.
Flipped
by Wendelin Van Draanen
When Juli Baker becomes obsessed with Bryce Loski, he’s determined to avoid her at all costs. That is until eighth grade flips their perspectives and changes everything.
Through schoolyard antics, family quirks, and the awkward chaos of growing up, Juli and Bryce discover how much first impressions can deceive and how much they have yet to learn about each other.
Fans of Freakier Friday who enjoy stories about perspective, empathy, and learning to see life through someone else’s eyes will be charmed by this witty, alternating-voice tale of first love, self-discovery, and realiwing that understanding someone sometimes takes time, and a few flips.
The Parent Trap
by Erich Kästner
When twins Louise and Lottie, who have never met, discover they are identical at summer camp, they hatch a clever plan to switch places and experience each other’s lives.
From summer camp adventures to family home chaos, the girls navigate new routines, pranks, and surprising challenges while learning about each other’s worlds.
Fans of Freakier Friday who enjoy body-swap hijinks, humor, and family-centered stories will delight in this classic tale of identity, clever mischief, and seeing life through someone else’s eyes.
