Double Take: A Novel

by Melody Carlson

Overview

It's spring break of her senior year and Madison Van Buren is fed up. Stressed over Ivy League pressure, her parents' marital problems, and her boyfriend's neglect, Madison gets in her car and drives west. Meanwhile, eighteen-year-old Anna Bronner wants to escape the so-called simple life--which for her consists of caring for younger siblings, sewing, cooking, and gardening--and she's well aware that her future will simply be more of the same with a man she doesn't love. Suddenly, worlds collide when Madison and Anna meet in a small town, realize they look uncannily similar, and decide the grass is definitely greener on the other side.

Readers will love this funny and provocative tale of switching places from bestselling author Melody Carlson. As they get a glimpse into two very different worlds, they may find themselves happy to be just who they are, where they are.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441232564
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/01/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	417,086
File size:	775 KB
Age Range:	11 - 13 Years

About the Author

Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books with sales of more than five million. She is the author of several Christmas books from Revell, including the bestselling The Christmas Bus, The Christmas Dog, and Christmas at Harrington's, which is being considered for a TV movie. She is also the author of many teen books, including Just Another Girl, Anything but Normal, Double Take, and the Diary of a Teenage Girl series. She is the winner of a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series and Finding Alice. Melody and her husband live in Oregon.For more information about Melody visit her website at www.melodycarlson.com.
Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of over 200 books with sales of more than 7 million, including many bestselling Christmas novellas, young adult titles, and contemporary romances. She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books, including Finding Alice. She and her husband live in central Oregon. Learn more at www.melodycarlson.com.

Editorial Reviews

Giving the Parent Trap formula a cross-cultural twist, Carlson (the On the Runway series) creates a satisfying coming-of-age tale. On spring break, Madison, a spoiled Manhattan heiress bored with the relentless demands of her socialite regime, drives to Amish country. There she meets Anna, a hardworking Amish girl about to spend several weeks helping her pregnant aunt's family. Recognizing their incredible physical similarity, the girls exchange wardrobes, deciding to try out each other's lives for a week. Their stories unfold in alternating chapters that chronicle their adventures as they attempt to adapt to starkly different lifestyles while concealing their true identities. The contrasting settings of a lavish penthouse and a rustic farm with no hot water provide fodder for humorous misunderstandings, as well as occasions for each girl to think about her life choices and her relationship with God. Parallel themes run throughout: both girls provide healing to broken relationships in their counterpart's life and gain new appreciation for their own opportunities. Good pacing and colorful supporting characters enhance this predictable but pleasurable read. Ages 12–up. (June)

Publishers Weekly