I'm Not Who You Think I Am

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I'm Not Who You Think I Am is a young adult suspense novel by Peg Kehret, published in 1999. It follows 13-year-old Ginger, who becomes the target of a troubled woman named Joyce who believes Ginger is her daughter.

With Ginger's parents away, Joyce, aided by her brother-in-law, tries to convince Ginger to go with her. Ginger is frightened and determined to stay safe, doing what she can to escape Joyce's clutches.

Critics describe the book as a thriller with real moral dilemmas and growing character depth, though some note the characters can feel not fully developed. Still, most readers will be drawn to see how Ginger manages to escape.