Double Identity

BOOK NAME: Double Identity
AUTHOR: Margaret Peterson-Haddix

This book had me on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading it. It’s a mystery that has lots of secrets. Bethany is the main character of the book. She is a normal 13 year old with a normal life until one night her parents drive her to another state to stay with an aunt and cousin she never knew she had. Her parents made sure she was OK, and left. She wouldn’t see them again for several months.

Her dad calls every so often to check on Bethany and talk to her aunt. He seems to be running away from somebody, but Bethany doesn’t know who. While she is staying with her aunt, some strange things happen. The people from the town act very weird as if they have seen a ghost. She gets a package containing lots of money and four different birth certificates. She also finds a bunch of home videos of her mom and dad and a little girl who looks exactly like her, but was born several years earlier. And then, her aunt and cousin tell her who she really is.

The reason that her parents have left her is that she must be protected at all costs. The people looking for her would surely find her if she had stayed with them. Once the secrets come out, she realizes there is no one in the world like her.

There are lots of secrets and twists in this book. It is really fun to piece together the details of this book and see if you can guess the real story of Bethany…if that is her real name!

Comments

spock9
November 19, 2008, 8:20 am

I absolutely LOVED that book! I really loved the ending. I can’t tell you about it, though. I read alot. This book was AMAZING!!!! Margaret Peterson Haddix is one of my favorite authors. I got another book by her yesterday, called “Found” . It’s about a plane that crashes, and it’s only filled with BABIES!!!! It takes place thirteen years later. I haven’t read it yet. I got it at my school book fair and my mom’s giving it to me for my birthday. Anyway, Double Identity is really good. I would recomend it to anyone!
bookworm0202
November 22, 2008, 11:14 am

HiHannah,
sounds like a interesting book.
spock9
November 22, 2008, 2:11 pm

I liked how they call this website Dogeared book blog. I did with this website and with my books. It’s a bad habit!
spock9
November 23, 2008, 10:38 am

I’m not going to tell you the best part EVER!!!! It’s really cool, but I’m not going to tell you. Sorry!
Shelby
November 24, 2008, 1:40 pm

Sweet! I definitely want to read it. I love reading all the good books. P.S. find a book called the 39 clues at a bookstore somewhere- you have GOT to read that book.
spock9
November 24, 2008, 5:27 pm

The coolest part is sort of scientific.
Anonymous
November 25, 2008, 5:16 pm

I thought that was a WICKED book.I liked it But it wasnt as good as Maximum Ride By: James Patterson. Anyway it was still AWESOMELY WICKED!! thanks tons 4 posting!! Huggles & loveness Katy
spock9
November 28, 2008, 5:35 pm

It is really cool. I can’t wait to read found by her.
gypsie34
December 14, 2008, 7:58 pm

i read this book a couple of months ago and loved it. i think it is a great book with lots of mystery and secrets. i have read other books by this author including “Among The Hidden” and “Ella”. i recemend reading these books soon. i can’t wait to read Found by her and i have it on hold at my local library.
spock9
January 2, 2009, 4:12 pm

I read Found and it was AWESOME!!!!!!! Y’all should read it.
spock9
January 5, 2009, 8:42 pm

If you like Margaret Peterson Haddix, you should read some books by Joan Lowry Nixon. I’ve only read two of them, though. The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore, and The Face on the Milk Carton, whish is a sequel. My science teacher told me about her and gave me The Face on the Milk Carton. She’s an amazing author, and has written numerous books. Two more books by her are The Seance and A Deadly Game of Magic. I haven’t read those yet, though. Anyway, y’all should try at least one of the books by her. See y’all later!
musemagfan13
January 9, 2009, 5:23 pm

Once again, spock9 is right. I didn’t know The Face on the Milk Carton was a sequel, though. Margaret Peterson Haddix is an INSANELY AWESOME author! I like how spock9 keeps us filled in. That takes dedication. oh btw spock9 I’m probably creeping you out but you just keep taking the words out of my mouth, so I just agree with you.
spock9
January 16, 2009, 7:01 pm

You too musemagfan13! You’re like a friend!
spock9
January 17, 2009, 10:27 pm

I visit this site at LEAST once or twice a day. Before and after school. You’re cool, musemagfan13. Do you get National Geographic kids magazine? It’s AWESOME!!! Btw musemagfan13, the reason I come here a lot is I love to read. The reason I like this post is it is one of my favorite books. Have you read Twilight? It’s amazing!
dolphinlover2208
January 24, 2009, 2:43 pm

Hey! I absolutely loved this book! Margaret Peterson Haddix is my favorite author!!!! If you like this book and author, I’d recommend reading Turnabout and The House on the Gulf (which i am in the middle of reading right now. I just got to the AMAZING part)……….. If you have the same taste in books as me, I’d also recommend reading the City of Ember series by Jeanne DePrau. I am gonna read Found as soon as i finish the book im reading now……. If you couldn’t tell, I LOVE TO READ! BIBLIOPHILE! My favorite books are science fiction/mystery, and even though this isn’t under that category, my favorite book i have EVER read in the whole world was Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, by Wendy Mass…… it has a lot of twists, but you have to keep reading because the last two chapters are the best part!!!!!!!
krazyperson9668
January 24, 2009, 9:06 pm

OMG!!!! I loved this book soooooo much, even though I read it like 2 years ago I still remember reading it and the suspence I felt! I think this is the best book ever written by Margeret Peterson-Haddix yet!!!! It’s really good!!!!!!
spock9
January 31, 2009, 11:37 am

I loved City of Ember, People of Sparks, and the Prophet of Yonwood. They were really good. Dolphinlover2208, Found is and awesome book. I got it for my birthday. Margaret Peterson Haddix RULES!!
spock9
January 31, 2009, 11:37 am

I loved City of Ember, People of Sparks, and the Prophet of Yonwood. They were really good. Dolphinlover2208, Found is and awesome book. I got it for my birthday. Margaret Peterson Haddix RULES!!
spock9
February 3, 2009, 7:49 pm

Have you heard of the new Margaret Peterson Haddix book called The Palace of Mirrors. It sounds awesome. I might get it, because she’s an AMAZING author.
dolphinlover2208
February 8, 2009, 4:08 pm

I totally agree, Spock9! I’m in the middle of Found right now, and it is already (probably) THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ! Margaret Peterson Haddix DOES RULE!!!
spock9
February 13, 2009, 5:44 pm

I read Found and it’s AWESOME!!!! I have to agree. Margaret Peterson Haddix ROCKS!!!!!!!!!! SHE IS AMAZING!!!!
Resa
February 16, 2009, 12:20 pm

This book is sooo good!! I really liked when she found out she was a c oops! spock9, have you read the Inheritance books (Eragon Eldest Brisingr)? Are the Twilight books good, what are they about?
spock9
February 16, 2009, 8:44 pm

I love the ending of Found. It is AMAZING!!!!!
natgeo_reader1
February 23, 2009, 10:23 pm

What a twisted book! I read it twice for the shock of it, I mean. isn’t just so unlikley? I think it was alomst scary. Cloning? And poor Bethany- she probably feels like she’s not a real person at all, or he feels colder toward her dad. It’s a little depressing sometimes, too.
natgeo_reader1
February 23, 2009, 10:23 pm

What a twisted book! I read it twice for the shock of it, I mean. isn’t just so unlikley? I think it was alomst scary. Cloning? And poor Bethany- she probably feels like she’s not a real person at all, or he feels colder toward her dad. It’s a little depressing sometimes, too.
spock9
February 25, 2009, 9:59 pm

I think cloning is really cool. It’s sorta weird, but really cool. I probably would feel a little weird if I were a clone, though, so I sort of agree with natgeo_reader1. I 50% feel it’s cool and 50% think it’s a little weird. Still, you have to admit, it’s pretty cool!
spock9
February 26, 2009, 8:09 am

Is James Patterson a good author?
spock9
March 7, 2009, 12:48 pm

My mistake, The Face on the Milk carton isn’t a sequel, it HAS a sequel.
natgeo_reader1
March 18, 2009, 7:03 pm

I haven’t read Face on the Milk Carton, though I can remember seeing it on a schoolastic bookfair flyer somewhere. Is it any good? Because it sure does sound good, quite original, you know?
spock9
March 20, 2009, 6:56 pm

Yeah, it’s really, really good. I haven’t read the sequel yet, though.
person
March 23, 2009, 5:05 pm

i really enjoyed this book… i hope she will make a sequel
number_1_love
March 23, 2009, 5:37 pm

This is an awesome book..a friends reccomened it to me and i really think someone who loes a good mystery book should definely read this !!!
dolphinswimmer12
March 23, 2009, 5:46 pm

I REALLY want to read this book. Margaret Peterson Haddix is one of my favorite authors. My favorite book she ever wrote is Found Does it have a sequel? Ifit doesn’t she should make one. I’m reading Inkheart by Cornelia Funke right now. I love it so far.
Bridget2299
March 27, 2009, 7:10 pm

Hey, I read the reviews so I decided to read it! and I ……. Loved It!!
runningoutoftime
April 24, 2009, 6:57 am

don’t read this book. it’s creepy and a big letdown. i don’t agree with the ending. it’s downright FREAKY!
Ju29ne
May 24, 2009, 6:05 pm

runningoutoftime,why do you think 4 clones are freaky????????????????????????????
recordbreakingreader
June 23, 2009, 9:39 pm

I like it at the middle and beginning. But you can totally tell someone was a little girl before her in their family. I hate the last chapter. It is sssooo boring.
spock9
July 2, 2009, 2:34 pm

I read the sequel to Face on the Milk Carton, which is called What Happened to Janie. It’s really surprising. I love it though.
spock9
July 2, 2009, 2:37 pm

Sorry Resa. I haven’t been on lately. Here’s your answer. The Twilight books are amazing. It’s about a girl named Bella Swan. She goes to Forks, WA to live with her dad Charlie. When She goes to school, she meets Edward Cullen, the most amazing boy ever. That’s as much as I’ll tell you.
luv2read
July 14, 2009, 8:19 pm

I just finished reading Margaret Peterson Haddix’s Runnnig Out of Time, and LOVED it!!!!! I’m going to read this book, it looks SO awesome. She’s now one of favorite authors. I planing on reading Found also. I luv2read!
swimmer girl5
July 23, 2009, 10:23 pm

WOW! this sounds GREAT!! I will read it!!
ckd1998
July 25, 2009, 8:08 pm

the ember books are awesome,spock9. ok, read this book and loved it so much! i thought it was cool that Bethany ended up a clone of her dead sister.(oops!!!!! hope i did’nt ruin the ending 4 anyone!!!:0) and people!!!! get over twilight!!! its just a series! and thats so not what real love is like anyway!!!
Julie
August 4, 2009, 12:09 am

I’ll look for that next time I go to the library! I’ve read an M.P. Haddix book and that was good, but this one sounds even better!
2whitie
August 6, 2009, 5:38 pm

M.P.H is one of my favorite authors ever! I like all of her books but Found.
DolphinDreamz
August 9, 2009, 7:29 pm

This sounds like a good book,I think I’ll buy it.
DolphinDreamz
August 11, 2009, 6:48 pm

ckd1998,are the 2nd,3rd and 4th Ember books as good as the first?I read the first book today and loved it!
EMN
September 10, 2009, 7:48 pm

omg! This book is so good.I couldn’t put it down.It is so intersting.Marget Peterson Haddix is an awesome author.Im reading another one by her called Running Out of Time and it is so good too.
Majestic Sea Turtle
November 29, 2009, 9:29 pm

I read this book and I never looked at Science the same way again. I could not put this down and I simply HAD to keep going with it! It gives me tingles up my spine to think about this book’s plot and it had such a gripping effect that it drew me in! Slightly scary and a definite thriller, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat!
writergirl23
December 16, 2009, 9:39 pm

Oh my GOSH, you just made me want to read that book SOOO badly! Can’t wait to read it.
hermione10
December 19, 2009, 11:46 am

I am asking 4 it 4 Christmas! I think my grandparents are gonna get it 4 me.
hermione10
December 19, 2009, 12:14 pm

I have read found, sent, turnabout, and all of the shadow children series by her. (the first is among the hidden) I can’t wait to read this 2!!!
hermione10
December 20, 2009, 11:30 am

I hope I get it 4 Christmas!!!! lol ****:)
2whitie
January 23, 2010, 9:49 pm

Hey spock9! TOU ARE SO RIGHT!!!! I love her books! I just got found and i have all the shadow children series by her. I like plowed through them all in two days. they were so good and stopped right at the hieght of it all and then you needed the next book for it to make sense.
starz321
February 4, 2010, 6:05 pm

i love margaret peterson haddixs books!!!!!! has anyone read her book Just Ella??? its another version of cinderella and believe me this time she does NOT marry the prince!!!
sced000
February 5, 2010, 9:53 am

Oh that sounds great I love scary thriler books! I Will need to look for it.
hermione10
March 14, 2010, 2:44 pm

I GOT IT FOR CHRISTMAS!!!! It was SUPER AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
2whitie
March 26, 2010, 9:53 pm

OMG the palace of mirrors rocked! I dont ttypically read princess books but i got a free book from the book fair and i chose that one. It was probably her best book besides the sequel to Found, Sent, also by Haddix.
Anonymous
April 14, 2010, 5:09 pm

Will try this Found and Sent
mossflower
June 9, 2010, 7:35 pm

I think it looks really good. I would like to read it sometime. I have read Running Out of Time, and I loved it. It was so cool. This one looks awesome too.
annabethchase61
June 26, 2010, 2:32 pm

I love this book!! I have read it 5 times!
Anonymous
July 6, 2010, 1:56 pm

WOW!! SEEMS LIKE AN AWESOME BOOK!
luv2read
August 7, 2010, 7:17 pm

this book was AWESOME!!!!! I would really recommend it!
dolphinlove2009
August 24, 2010, 1:36 pm

This sounds like a REALLY good book! and Spock9, if you likes Found, try reading Sent by her if you already haven’t read it. It’s just as good, maybe even better! Also you guys should try the Hunger Games series. They are amazing, probably my favorite series, Shadow children close behind. Its about a girl named Katniss who lives in District 12, the last district. Once a year all the districts have a casting on who’s going to go to the annual Hunger Games, a game on survival and to win, you have to kill all of your opponents and be the last one standing. Katniss’s sister gets picked and Katniss is shocked. She takes the place of her sister and goes to the hunger games with her companion, Peta. It’s really suspenseful and the sequel is Catching Fire. The Third one is coming out VERY soon and is going to be called Mockingjay. Theses are REALLY good books if you like a suspenseful book!!!1
hermione12
August 27, 2010, 5:41 pm

Hermione10 again, got a new name. SPOCK9 ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I STONGLY disagree with runningoutoftime.
hermione12
September 6, 2010, 4:55 pm

Hello again!
cedark37
December 20, 2010, 12:10 pm

hi that is such a good blog
cedark37
December 20, 2010, 12:10 pm

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I'mSoAwesome(and I love books)
December 31, 2010, 6:54 am

I loved this book! Awesome!
BACA81
February 9, 2011, 4:16 pm

I read that book it was awsome good choice
Bookdog8910
January 19, 2012, 9:56 pm

the new book torn just came out it is soooooo good! it is the 4th in the missing series found is in it
Marceline
August 7, 2012, 4:19 am

According to all the comments on this page, I really wish that I have this book! I love mysteries, secrets and adventure! Double Identity surely has all of them!