But greater forces are at work here, and Frannie soon finds herself “bouncing,” à la Scrooge without a ghost, from Christmas present to Christmas present.

Nobody seems to care that all Frannie wants is to have her family, horrifyingly insensitive and selfish as they may be, together for the holidays. With Bounce, the author of The Swap, which is now a Disney Channel Original Movie, delivers another hilarious, heartwarming, and empowering story about a girl who relives the same day over and over again-each time as someone new. Megan Shull's novel is perfect for fans of Wendy Mass, Holly Goldberg Sloan, and Meg Cabot.Frannie Hudson, an anxiety-ridden 12-year-old white girl, is about to have the strangest Christmas of her life.įirst, her parents fly off to Jamaica for some surprise alone time on Christmas Eve, providing the perfect opportunity for Frannie’s older brother and sister to throw the party of the century. But as her new life spins out of control, Frannie begins to worry if she’ll ever get back home. Plunged into lives and adventures she’s only imagined-from being a pop star to meeting one super-cute boy-Frannie finds courage in the unforgettable friends and families she meets along the way. Amazing! There’s only one catch: waking up as someone else keeps happening. When Frannie makes one desperate, crazy wish-BOOM!-she magically bounces into a whole new life, with a totally different family. And. And her parents have just announced they’re going on a last-minute vacation-without her. Seventh grader Frannie Hudson wonders what it would be like to trade in her family for a new one. Her wish is granted and she finds herself 'bouncing' into the lives of other girls and living Christmas Day on repeat-learning the value of family, finding your voice, and the power of love.' (Variety)Ī celebration of the power of love and connection, Megan Shull’s extraordinary novel captures one girl’s journey to find her voice, heal her heart, and discover the joy of bouncing back.

YouTube star Jojo Siwa to star in the upcoming movie adaptation! 'Bounce is a heartwarming story about a teenage girl who wishes she could trade her family for a new one on Christmas Eve.

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