The House Swap

Allie is British and dreams of being a spy. Sage is an only child from sunny California. They meet when their families swap houses for the summer.

Though they’re polar opposites, Allie and Sage quickly realize that they’re both dealing with family issues—Sage’s parents may be on the brink of divorce, and Allie’s struggling to feel heard in her big family. It may take a trip around the world for them to find their place at home.

This sweet and emotional story is told in alternating chapters from each girl’s point of view, offering two unique perspectives on family and belonging.

Two new friends on opposite sides of the world, each fighting to hold their family together. What happens when they realize they might be the only ones who can help each other?

• Unlikely Friendship: One is a spy-in-training from a big, chaotic British family; the other is a quiet Californian who believes in crystals. They couldn’t be more different, but they might be exactly what the other needs.
• Kids Dealing with Divorce: Sage is desperate to stop her parents from splitting up, a secret she has been carrying all on her own.
• Middle Child Story: In a family where she feels constantly overlooked, Allie is struggling to find her voice and her place.
• Summer House Swap: A summer vacation abroad becomes an unexpected adventure in finding where you truly belong.