Mixed Up

"Mixed Up" by Gordon Korman tells the compelling story of twelve-year-olds Reef and Theo, whose memories begin to mysteriously intertwine. Reef, still reeling from the recent death of his mother due to COVID, is desperate to hold onto her memory, but finds himself gaining Theo's memories instead. Meanwhile, Theo, who struggles under the thumb of a domineering father, finds unexpected solace and strength in Reef's memories. This unique premise explores profound themes of grief, identity, family dynamics, and the power of memory. It's a poignant and thought-provoking read for children aged 9-12, offering a gentle yet honest look at loss and resilience. Parents should be aware of the themes of death and a challenging parent-child relationship.

Twelve-year-olds Reef and Theo have a mutual problem: their memories are getting mixed up, and that means that Reef is losing his memory of his mother, recently dead of COVID, which terrifies him--but for Theo his new memories are helping him deal with his domineering father.