Release Date: December 2013 Genre: Fantasy
When and Where: Present Day England, alternate worlds
Protagonist: Finn
The Story: Determined to keep his sister and himself from drawing the attention of Child Protective Services, Finn does everything he can to get his sister and himself fed and off to school and back each day. After dropping his sister off at school, Finn is approached by a strange boy who compels him into picking up a coin - little does he know that this simple act of kindness is a trick designed to allow Prince Zaneyr the ability to take over Finn's body and send Finn to the Otherworld. Zaneyr is determined to stop the Faery King from risking lives, and is willing to sacrifice Finn to ensure that the King's plan doesn't work, but Finn isn't willing to go without a fight.
Reaction: Some fantasy books are easier to jump into than others, and Faery Swap started off a bit slow. The plot picked up steam after the first few chapters, however, and all magical elements common in fantasy had their own unique slant, which made for an enjoyable read. I especially liked the supporting characters Pyx and Liranna, who really helped propel the story forward. This book is going to serve a specific niche in a classroom, and it is a nice companion to books such as Fablehaven.
Rating: 3
Teacher Notes: Check out the book trailer here.
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