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Summary: This was one of my favorite books...
Review: ...when I was growing up. I was probably about 9 or so when I read it, and when the movie came out this fall, I was reminded of what a great read it was. I actually remember laughing out loud and not wanting to put it down. Granted, it's a different generation of kids out there now, but I'd still recommend it highly to anyone who wants a book that will teach kids that reading can be fun.
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Summary: Delightful story of mother and daughter switching places
Review: Annabel Andrews, at age 13, does not like her mother. She doesn't particularly like her little brother Ben, her annoying upstairs neighbor Boris, or herself, either, but she KNOWS she doesn't like her mother. Imagine her shock one morning when she wakes up in her mother's body. Through an endless day, she must keep house (with uncooperative appliances), do the shopping for two ungrateful kids, ride herd on younger brother Ben, and do all this without ruining her family, her apartment, and without attracting too much attention--especially when she has to attend the sort of parent-teacher conference that she would much rather not hear what is said about her. But at the end of the day, she has a new appreciation for herself, her mother, her brother--and even that annoying kid upstairs! An absolute delight. None of the endless film adaptations that have used this concept have ever been able to capture the magic of this original.
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Summary: Freaky Friday
Review: Annabel Nandrius has got a rough life. Her annoying little brother, ape face. He is always following her around, her mom is always after her to clean up her room. And Boris, the boy who lives upstairs, doesnt like her a bit. So she thinks about who has a really easy life, and all of a sudden it comes to her. She should be her mother! And one freaky and hilarious Friday her wish comes true.
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Summary: It's Not the Movie
Review: Annabel thinks that her Mother has the best life ever. She doesn't have to do homework, clean her room, or anything that a teenage girl has to do. So one night, Annabel wishes that she were an adult, namely her Mother, that way she can do whatever she wants, whenever she wants, and no one can tell her different. She never knew that her wish would actually come true. Now she and her Mother have switched places, and Annabel sees how hard it actually is to be an adult, and wishes that she could be a teenager again. The only problem, is that she doesn't know how to switch back. While this is a fantastic book, everyone must remember that it was published in 1972, so yes, it is a bit outdated. But, quite fun and interesting, nonetheless. FREAKY FRIDAY is a welcome breath of fresh air, in a world filled with young adult books, which contain bad language, and grown-up situations. A must-have for everyone's collection, whether you are a fan of the movie, or not. Erika Sorocco
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Summary: An all-time great
Review: Contrary to a previous review, I do not consider this a book for babies. I first read this book 20 years ago when I was in the 4th grade, and I enjoyed it. The concept of a daughter waking up in her mother's body is intriguing, and funny. I just reread this book last week, and I was on the floor laughing. Rodgers has written a book that works well with all ages, and I found it even funnier this time around. From the crush on Boris Harris, to the funniest parent-teacher conference ever, this book just moves on and on, and never ceases to be amusing. Even more interesting is the little mystery throughout the book of who is inhabiting Annabel's body that day. As a 4th grader, I loved the premise, as an adult, I love the wordplay, and the whole mixed up situation that allows Annabel to see thw world through an adults eyes. My only real gripe with the book at this point has nothing to do with Rodger;s writing, but rather the cover in paperback. We see Annabel looking in the mirror at a rather frumpish looking mother, which, if you read the book, is not at all how the mother really looks (a better idea is to picture Barbara Harris who plays Mom in the movie, and does seem to resemble the physical characteristics as Rodgers describes them.) If I were not such an advocate of book collecting and preservation, I'd advise you to rip off the cover, but my best advice to you here is to just ignore it. Otherwise, have a great time with this book.
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Summary: The Two Sequels of Freaky Friday
Review: Everyone has read or has seen Freaky Friday, but not many have read the two sequels: A Billion For Boris (or E.S.P. TV): Annabel, her new boyfriend, Boris, and her brother discover a TV that can show the news a day early. Summer Switch: Ben, now 12, switches places with his father. And this time it's not just for a day, it's for the SUMMER.
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Summary: why don't people write like this anymore?
Review: Freaky Friday has been one of my favorite books since I discovered it in my grandmother's apartment when I was 8. I used to take it out and read it every time we visited until finally, she presented me with it as a gift. Annabel's cynical and yet human perspective on being stuck in her mother's body has been a support system for me throughout my own teenage years not to mention being consistently entertaining. The Disney movie with Jodie Foster is most likely the best movie adaptation as Mary Rodgers wrote the screenplay. It seems to capture her intent better than either of these newfangled ones wherein those who have written them appear not ever to have read the book. Still, if you enjoy any of those, I would highly recommend reading this book. It may be slightly dated, but the philosophy behind it is timeless. For those who have already read it, more are A Billion For Boris and Summer Switch both of which are equally good though if you want more Annabel perspective A Billion For Boris is best while those of you who want to know what goes on in Ape Face's head had better read Summer Switch.
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Summary: very funny
Review: Freaky Friday has very likeble charectors. Annable is funny, rude, and has a wild imagination. Ellen is smart, polite, and strict. Boris aka Moris is protective, a little hard at forgetting bad things, and a good cook. and Ben aka Ape-face is a polite, protective little kid who looks up to his sister more than anyone in the world. The charectors are my favorite part of the book!
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Summary: It was a cool book
Review: Freaky Friday is a book about a girl that wakes up one morning and realizes she is in her mother's body.I really do recommened this book to people who like reading easy and funny book.
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Summary: A Very good Book
Review: Freaky Friday is a delightful book. Children maybe 9 years of age and up would like it. I reccomend you read the book before you see the movie. They are both very different from the other, and the book is better than the movie. It is both exciting and funny. You should read it soon!
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