Cruel Kings and Mean Queens (Horrible Histories Special)
Grade 3-5?Jake's dog, Lance, and Jake's friend Andy accidentally exchange bodies when an experimental switching machine is activated. Now it is up to the boy and his other friends to figure out a means to reverse the situation before anyone else finds out. Humorous close calls arise, including the threat of taking Lance (really Andy) to obedience school and a groomer. Eventually, they are able to corral the two victims back to the machine, only to undergo a partial switch. The story concludes with Andy still exhibiting a very keen sense of smell. Youngsters will empathize with the predicaments in which Strasser's energetic boys find themselves and enjoy this light, entertaining read.?Cheryl Cufari, N. A. Walbran Elementary School, Oriskany, NYCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.