It also, of course, allows for Annabel both to see herself outside of herself, and see her mother in a different light. Annabel does so many hilarious things as her mother, making many, many fumbles-and yet shows her quick-wittedness by somehow managing to deflect attention from said fumbles. This book was wildly funny, in a “this is so crazy” kind of way. The author is pretty famous, as well she wrote the play/musical Once Upon a Mattress. I know about the Disney movie, but I didn’t realize it had actually been based on a book. I stumbled across Freaky Friday in the library and was immediately intrigued. and she soon discovers it’s not as easy as it looks! Then one morning she wakes up to find she’s turned into her mother. If she were a grown-up, she could do whatever she wanted. Annabel thinks her mom has the best life. It was published in 1972 by Harper & Row. Freaky Friday is written by Mary Rodgers.
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