''I'm Not Who You Think I Am'' is an American novel for young adults by

Peg Kehret Peg Kehret (born Margaret Ann Schulze on November 11, 1936) is an American author, primarily writing for children between the ages of 10 and 15. Life Margaret Ann Schulze was born on November 11, 1936, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She contracted poli ...

, published in 1999.

Plot

Thirteen-year-old Ginger becomes the target of a disturbed lady who believes that Ginger is her daughter. Ginger becomes distressed when the woman, named Joyce, starts stalking her insisting that Ginger is her daughter. Joyce uses the help of her brother-in-law while Ginger's parents are out of town to speak to Ginger and convince Ginger to go with Joyce.

Reception

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finds "While the story reads like a thriller, the character development and moral dilemmas add depth and substance." while

Publishers Weekly ''Publishers Weekly'' (''PW'') is an American weekly trade news magazine targeted at publishers, librarians, booksellers, and literary agents. Published continuously since 1872, it has carried the tagline, "The International News Magazine of B ...

says "Thriller buffs may be disappointed by the thin characterizations and contrivances, but ... most readers will want to stick around long enough to see how she escapes Joyce's clutches."

References

1999 American novels Novels by Peg Kehret American young adult novels Dutton Children's Books books {{1990s-ya-novel-stub