
"Switching Well" is a captivating chapter book about two twelve-year-old girls, Ada and Amber, who find their lives dramatically intertwined across a century. Ada, from 1891, and Amber, from 1991, accidentally swap places via a magical well in San Antonio. The story follows their individual struggles to adapt to completely foreign eras, from historical customs and technology to modern conveniences and social norms. It's a tale of resilience, problem-solving, and the universal desire for home, offering a unique blend of historical fiction and time-travel adventure. Ideal for readers aged 8-11, it encourages discussions about history, change, and empathy.
Two twelve-year-old girls in San Antonio, Texas, Ada in 1891 and Amber in 1991, switch places through a magic well and try desperately to return to their own times.