Double Identity

Who really are Bethany's parents? Why did they abandon her, especially when her unique past is starting to come together? Bethany tries to answer these questions when she is suddenly dropped off at her aunt's house, with no idea where her parents are headed. As she explores the rural town, she meets several people who can't help but stare at her. Bethany is sure she doesn't have an unsightly pimple forming on her nose, so what's going on?
Not all hope is lost. Her father seems to have something to say to her. It's just too bad he's nowhere to be found.

What is up with me? I'm drawn to some kinds of books (see The Goodness Gene) and repelled by others. Science Fiction being one type of "pulling" book. I loved the characters here; they seemed very alive and personified, unlike some other books I've read. Margaret Peterson Haddix's first-person narration is great. She manages to squeeze in humor between even the most suspenseful or depressing parts of the plot. I have to say, though, I was miffed by the epilogue, which was too sudden for me. Perhaps a certain author needed a coffee break and forgot about the book? Though you could kind of guess what was going on about halfway through, the characters are so naïve that you almost start being ignorant right along with them!

Related links:
• Author's website
• Simon & Schuster Author Page