Books About Stand-ins

The Best Stand-ins Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about stand-ins? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 1 Favorite Books About Stand-ins

Pinch Hit
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2012

Pinch Hit

Two lookalikes swap lives, chasing dreams. But what happens when their game goes too far?

336 pages· 59,424 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 711 ratings
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Summary: Trevor, a Hollywood star, craves the thrill of real baseball. Sam, a talented young player, dreams of the Major Leagues and helping his struggling screenwriter dad. When fate brings them together on a movie set, they seize the chance to switch lives, hoping to fulfill their deepest desires. As they navigate each other's worlds, everything seems perfect—until their daring game spirals out of control. Can they handle the consequences of their risky swap, or will their dreams shatter under the pressure? Discover the unexpected twists in this tale of ambition and identity.