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Double Identity

Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Double Identity

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

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Margaret Peterson Haddix

Double Identity

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

218

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Illinois • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

810L

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Super Short Summary

In Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix, a young girl named Bethany discovers shocking secrets about her identity and family history. Transported unexpectedly to her aunt's home, she navigates emotions and revelations that challenge her understanding of who she is and why her parents have hidden truths from her.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Emotional

Contemplative

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.3

17,374 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix is praised for its intriguing plot and suspenseful narrative, attracting young readers with its exploration of identity and family secrets. However, some criticize the pacing and predictability. Overall, it's a compelling read that successfully engages its audience despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Double Identity?

Readers who enjoy Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix are typically young adults who appreciate thrilling, fast-paced mysteries with themes of identity and family secrets. Fans of Lois Lowry’s The Giver and Nancy Farmer's The House of the Scorpion would likely enjoy this book's intriguing plot and suspenseful twists.

4.3

17,374 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

218

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Illinois • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

810L

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