From Publishers Weekly
Big city kids Caroline and J. P. Tate find themselves in Des Moines, in the custody of their father, in Lowry's tender, funny story. Ages 8-12.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 4-6 Caroline Tate and her brother rarely agree on anything, but when their father asks them to spend the summer in Des Moines, they suddenly sound like the "Mormon Tabernacle Choir." Leaving New York means that Caroline won't have the Museum of Natural History, and J. P.'s summer computer project will have to be postponed. It also means that J. P. will have to play baseball and they'll both have to put up with their father's three kids, Poochie and twin baby girls. The summer starts out badly: Caroline takes care of the messy twins, while J. P. is expected to coach Poochie's baseball team of clumsy six year olds, the Tater Chips. Both plan revenge, but a surprising revelation concerning their father and the opportunity for Caroline and J. P. to use their own special talents reverses the situation. Everyone gains a new perspective, and all ends well. Readers will recognize the feuding siblings from Lowry's One Hundredth Thing About Caroline (Houghton, 1983), although this may be enjoyed independently. Again, Lowry has created realistic, likable characters in plausible, humorous situations. Lowry retains her ear for dialogue; the conversations are snappy and often funny (as is the entire text). Lowry fans will not be disappointed with the Switcharound. Maria B. Salvadore, District of Columbia Public Library
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