
In Sue Corbett's "12 Again," Bernadette McBride, a mother of three, gets her wish to be young again, transforming into a 12-year-old. This creates a captivating mystery for her oldest son, Patrick, who believes his mother has simply disappeared. As Bernadette navigates seventh grade alongside her bewildered son, Patrick embarks on a quest to find clues, solve the magical puzzle, and restore his family. The novel explores themes of family love, responsibility, and the challenges of growing up, all wrapped in a humorous and heartwarming magical realism plot. It's a delightful read for middle-grade children and a fun read-aloud for younger ones.
Unaware that their mother has mistakenly drunk a potion that has turned her into a twelve-year-old again, Patrick and his brothers try to find some clues to her mysterious disappearance.