Emma:
Wants Jeff Matthews to notice her.
Hates sexist boys.
Wonders when she’ll get her period.
Tom:
Must avoid looking lik... read full description
Wants Jeff Matthews to notice her.
Hates sexist boys.
Wonders when she’ll get her period.
Tom:
Must avoid looking lik... read full description
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Dec 21, 2011
Jennifer
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Reviewed by Jocelyn Pearce for TeensReadToo.com
GENDER BLENDER is a fun but thought-provoking novel about gender differences for middle-schoolers.
Since they started middle school, Emma and Tom haven't been able to get along and be friends the way they used to be.
Emma hates boys--except Jeff, the cutest sixth-grade boy in school. She can only hope that he'll notice her! She gets straight-A's and is involved in a ton of after-school activities. She's worried ab More...
GENDER BLENDER is a fun but thought-provoking novel about gender differences for middle-schoolers.
Since they started middle school, Emma and Tom haven't been able to get along and be friends the way they used to be.
Emma hates boys--except Jeff, the cutest sixth-grade boy in school. She can only hope that he'll notice her! She gets straight-A's and is involved in a ton of after-school activities. She's worried ab More...
Aug 01, 2011
MyTeenReads
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Originally from myteenreads.blogspot.com
Gender Blender is a treasure from my childhood. I remember reading it when I was in 4th or 5th grade and LOVED it. It was one of my favorite books. Now that I'm almost in 10th grade, I decided to go back and re-read this book that I had loved so much.
This story is about a 6th grade girl and boy named Emma and Tom.
Emma hates boys. Except for the adorable Jeff Matthews, of course. She loves school, gets straight A's (exc More...
Gender Blender is a treasure from my childhood. I remember reading it when I was in 4th or 5th grade and LOVED it. It was one of my favorite books. Now that I'm almost in 10th grade, I decided to go back and re-read this book that I had loved so much.
This story is about a 6th grade girl and boy named Emma and Tom.
Emma hates boys. Except for the adorable Jeff Matthews, of course. She loves school, gets straight A's (exc More...
Jul 07, 2008
K
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I read up to the part where they switch bodies. For a book called Gender Blender it relies on tired gender stereotypes. I expected more.
I don't think I like Blake Nelson
I don't think I like Blake Nelson
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Sep 12, 2011
Julia
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This book was OK. It was moderately funny at times, but it relied too heavily on stereotypes of guys and girls. It tried to address a serious topic in a fun way & basicly succeeded there. However, in keeping the plot simple & accessable, it failed to acknowledge all the other types of girls and guys (especially guys) other than girly girl & jock or immature idiot. Read it for some of the snickers about what it might really be like to have a girl and guy switch bodies in Jr. High. Just don't
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Dec 08, 2008
Tessa
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Disclosure: I am sort of biased towards Blake Nelson because he wrote a poem I really like and I first read his fiction in Sassy magazine.
This is a nice read for middle schoolers--it's not preachy and still tries to get at some of the frustrations of gender stereotyping, by using a Freaky Friday premise (but actually done in a way that tries to make sense, rather than just being general magic). Of course the cover could use an update because it's kind of dorky-looking and that decre More...
This is a nice read for middle schoolers--it's not preachy and still tries to get at some of the frustrations of gender stereotyping, by using a Freaky Friday premise (but actually done in a way that tries to make sense, rather than just being general magic). Of course the cover could use an update because it's kind of dorky-looking and that decre More...
Jun 06, 2011
William
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Wow a pretty good book with an interesting concept. I had read a few of Nelson's books before and enjoyed this one pretty much. He didn't go way overboard with some of the scnearios one can imagine when thinking about this topic. It was well managed and the characters seemed to get an understanding of each other. I sort of expected a bit more, but then the two characters Emma and Tom were only in Jr. High.
Reminded me a bit of a movie called It's a Boy/Girl Thing which came out in More...
Reminded me a bit of a movie called It's a Boy/Girl Thing which came out in More...
Oct 19, 2011
Brittney
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It was a really good book. It is about this guy Tom Witherspoon and this girl Emma Baker who were best friends when they were little and now literally hate each others guts. Tom cares alot about sports and Emma has alot of after school activities. Tom and Emma argued alot and then they had their bodies switched. Emma and Tom had 4 days dealing with each others family and life. They learned to get along with each other and they learned about their gender differences.
Feb 27, 2010
Martha
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Dec 20, 2011
Ashlyn
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I loved this book!! It was about these two friends who have been friends forever, but are not as close because of there gender differences. But when they are jumping on the trampoline together and hit heds, they both become very unconsious. And when they wake up, they soon realize that they have switched bodies. How can they live life like that? How will they swith Back? You will find out there adventures if you read the book!
Sep 06, 2011
Nisha
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This is one of those book I would have enjoyed 12 years ago. Well, to be honest, I did enjoy this. It was cute and funny, but we're talking about 6th graders. Surprisingly, I'm much too mature for the level of thought displayed through this book.
Basically, it follows the typical boy and girl used to be friends, but don't like each other anymore. In school they learn about gender differences and magically end up switching bodies. They have to learn to appreciate/understand each other More...
Basically, it follows the typical boy and girl used to be friends, but don't like each other anymore. In school they learn about gender differences and magically end up switching bodies. They have to learn to appreciate/understand each other More...
Oct 20, 2011
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Apr 12, 2011
Cynthia
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This coming of age novel is perfect for those younger teens which have a curiousity for these kinds of things. For the older ones, the reactions of the protagonists is wuite hilarious! Because, we have already been though this sort of mess. Although the out or body experience may interfere with the outcome of the actions, it was a perfect read and I would recommend this book greatly^^
Mar 02, 2010
Becky
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A middle-school boy and girl have a collision on a trampoline and switch bodies. Hilarity ensues. Plays on gender stereotypes, but most people are one big stereotype in middle school anyway. That age group should find this a fun and accurate glimpse into the mind of the opposite sex. Some frank discussion of body parts.
Booktalk idea: read from the "gender differences" assignment, p. 27, to stimulate discussion.
Booktalk idea: read from the "gender differences" assignment, p. 27, to stimulate discussion.
Dec 03, 2011
Genesis
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This book was great. It got a good laugh out of you. Well im ging to this author thing and im syked because im gonnameet Blake Nelson, the genius that wrote this. I have recommended this book to my friends and each of them loved it, even my reallllllllllyyyyy, ( im not kidding shes really stubborn and picky) really picky friend loved it! So I cant wait to meet Blake Nelson.
Oct 26, 2011
Rachel123
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the book was okay I feel it was a little cliche just like vampires there everywhere ever since twilight after that true blood and then the vampire diaries so yeah that's just how I feel no disrespect to the book I liked it but I just didn't love it but I would devently recomend it to someone who likes realistic fiction and things about people much like myself.
Jul 30, 2009
laaaaames
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Cute middle grade book that tries to cut through some of the dumb stuff about gender but, unfortunately, I think, also contributes to some of it too. I wish that the stereotyping had been shown to be more about societal differences - though I think that's what Nelson was going for. Just think it could have been illuminated on better.
Also: funny!
Also: funny!
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Feb 12, 2009
T.
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In some ways, I can see this being another perfect book for young teens (13-14) but unfortunately, reading it as an adult it seems contrived and in poor humor. There are tons of gender stereotypes and the author seems to beat you over the head with the message of "Don't stereotype genders." There are many times while reading the book I thought "The author did not go there" and then he did. (Chapters titled: Tom's First Naked Girl, another: Morning Wood). The plot is an intere
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Aug 02, 2010
How LUCKY they are!
I wish I could be a guy for just 1 day. but this sounds weird cause it happened to 6th grades for their health project.
They lived each others lives trying to not get noticed. and all they want to to CHANGE BACK.
if you ever wondered about it you should read it. but ehh it's a 6th grade time era. lol.
I wish I could be a guy for just 1 day. but this sounds weird cause it happened to 6th grades for their health project.
They lived each others lives trying to not get noticed. and all they want to to CHANGE BACK.
if you ever wondered about it you should read it. but ehh it's a 6th grade time era. lol.
Mar 04, 2009
Mandy
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While amusing, I don't feel that the author got the average 6 graders mind right. My sibling is in 6th grade, and he and his friends don't remind me of the characters in this book at all. I would recommend this for a pre-teen who doesn't love to read.
Jan 31, 2010
Mae
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This book was very funny. I really enjoyed it. I do think that the characters probably could have been in an older age group instead of sixth grade. Some of the things they talk about are more typical of teenagers rather than just out of elementary school
Jul 10, 2009
Diana
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That old body-switch story with a twist: a boy and girl in middle school switch and have to learn to deal with the others problems, like "pitching a tent" and first periods, among others. Mostly funny with a good moral.
Feb 10, 2009
Great tween book, exploring gender relations in an inoncent and informative way. It is a fun read. It is another book i imagine the boys might like if you could get them to read it.
Apr 05, 2010
Debrarian
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Tom and Emma (through an accident involving a trampoline and a magical arrowhead) swap bodies and learn some things about societal expectations and body functionality of the other sex.
Jul 26, 2011
V.m.
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I didn't really care for this book. I thought it was very vulgar for the age group it was intended for. I mean, this stuff doesn't really happen in six grade: sex ed isn't until eighth grade.
Sep 29, 2011
Sarahanne
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A fun read. Freaky Friday kind of story - but I like how it addresses the details that a gender switch would bring. I read this in a few hours. Very entertaining.
Jan 31, 2010
Brittany
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i read this book when i was really young and i loved it i dont really know why because it was so long ago but i loved it.
Feb 21, 2009
Mahathi
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so funny. impossible that this sort of thing actually happens. super funny. hate to be the person in the switch.
May 09, 2009
Breanna
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This book teaches a good lesson on the separate lives between both male and females.
Jul 07, 2011
Phoebe
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This book was hilarious xD Cute and short, I finished it in like 3 hours.
