Who I'm Not

Gr 6–8—Danny has been bounced from foster home to foster home ever since he was born. He cannot remember his name, he's been given too many, and he cannot remember his birthday; it has rarely been celebrated. He felt finally comfortable, though, when con man Harley took custody of him. When Harley dies suddenly, Danny decides he will do anything to avoid being sent to yet another foster home and assumes the identity of a missing teen from Canada. Much to Danny's surprise, the family quickly accepts him as their own, but a retired cop has his suspicions. Thus far, Danny has been able to handle anything life has thrown at him. Is he finally in over his head? This novel was inspired by a true story, featured in the New Yorker, of a Frenchman who impersonated a missing Texas teen. Reluctant readers will be receptive to this gripping tale about identity and resilience, written in clear language.—Tiffany Davis, Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY