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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2011 | Grades 5-up
Gr 6–9—Barton invites readers to travel with some of the world's greatest hoaxers, con artists, counterfeiters, and other great imposters, taking them into their deceptive minds. Ten short chapters feature clever pretenders, such as the legendary Catch Me If You Can's Frank Abagnale, Jr., and his forays into identity theft. The chapters offer in-the-h...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Barton profiles ten people throughout history who have used false identities to their advantage. For some it's a life or death situation (e.g.,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on June 1, 2011
The intriguing topic and Chris Barton’s second-person narratives will draw in readers and immerse them in the action. Energetic graphic-novel-style illustrations introduce each story and show a critical point in the plot. Profiles ten people—male and female, well known and obscure—who had compelling and varied reasons for assuming fake identities. Readers will be ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More