I.D.

By Vicki Grant

In trouble at home and at school, Chris is struggling to do the right thing. When he finds a wallet on the street, he tries to return it to its owner. However, as circumstances slowly start unraveling and his whole life appears headed down the drain, Chris realizes that the person who owns the wallet looks a lot like him and has a life he would do almost anything for. What if he switched identities? What if he became someone else?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
• Release date: Mar 1, 2007
• ISBN: 9781551436982

Vicki Grant

VICKI GRANT left her career in advertising and television to write her first novel, The Puppet Wrangler, in 2004. She has written many books for young readers, including Not Suitable for Family Viewing, winner of the Red Maple Award, Quid Pro Quo, winner of the Author Ellis Award for Best Juvenile Crime Fiction, Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret, Pig Boy and B Negative. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Web: vickigrant.com Twitter: @VickiGrantYA Instagram: @vicki_grantya  

Reviews for I.D.

[robincar-1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

While running late to class one day, high school senior Chris finds a wallet on the ground. The wallet belongs to a man named Andrew Ashbury who seems to have it all. The man who owns the wallet looks a lot like Chris, same height, same weight, and blue eyed. With an angry stepdad at home and trouble at school, Chris decides that switching identities and becoming Andrew Ashbury might just be his ticket to success and a better life. This book is a “hi-lo” book (high interest level-low reading level) intended for teens who do not read well or who read below grade level, but don’t want to read books that are childish or intended for young readers. The book has short chapters, fairly simple vocabulary, and an engrossing plot. Teens might be drawn to the gritty, urban tone of the book as well. However, the ending is jarring, abrupt, and unsatisfying so readers who prefer nicely wrapped up endings may not enjoy this book.

[thelonearranger_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Grant, Vicki. I.D. 101p. Orca Soundings, 2007. Tr. $9.95. ISBN 978-1551436944; LC1551436949All Christopher Bent wants is a fresh start in life, but that’s not going to happen. His family, teachers, and even the girl he likes (today) all have him pegged as a good-for-nothing. Most of the book is focused on Chris’ unrelenting anger towards everyone he knows and on his own self-loathing. After finding the wallet of Andrew Ashbury, however, Chris’ luck seems to be changing. Andrew has money, a nice house, a pretty girlfriend and, according to the Driver’s License in the wallet, he and Chris look a lot alike. If you could change your life by stealing someone else’s, would you? This edge-of-your-seat thrill ride of a book from Orca Soundings will have reluctant readers captivated, as each new page unfolds a new insight into the oddly similar lives of Chris and Andrew. (Grades 8-10).

[parneetkaire · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

After I read this book, "The I.D.," I thought this book was interesting! Its about a boy who had found someone's wallet that the person who owned the wallet, didn't even come to search for it. Christopher Bent , who was the boy, had kept the wallet started searching for that person who had lost their wallet....the rest can be read by you. This short chapter book had bits of suspense, adventure and drama, as I was reading and picturing how the story went. This book could be recommended for ages 12 and over. If you read this book, you will know what I mean in my review. (;

[frood42_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

When Christopher Bent discovers a wallet on the sidewalk, he picks it up with every intention of returning it to its owner. However, Chris's life is a disaster both in school and at home, and as he realizes that he resembles the wallet's original owner, he begins to assume the identity of the man who lost the wallet, Andrew Ashbury. This novel, with its very modern theme of identity-theft, is fast paced with a manageable vocabulary for reluctant readers. Suspense builds as Chris's involvement in his scheme develops. First he only takes the money in the wallet, next he uses a dry cleaning receipt to pick up one of Andrew's suits, and he soon finds himself purchasing a plane ticket with Andrew's credit card, becoming increasingly concerned that he will be caught, but unwilling to abandon this easy path to a new life. He struggles with the morality of his actions and with his misery about his current life. The book's conclusion, however, is abrupt, out of place, and unsatisfying, ultimately detracting from the rest of the story. Some strong language and difficult situations make this book most appropriate for high school students.

[llpollac · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Chris hates the life he's leading. Between his dysfunctional family, troubles at school, and love life difficulties, escaping his circumstances is an attractive idea. When he finds a wallet belonging to a wealthy man who matches his physical description, Chris must decide whether to make this fantasy of escape a reality by taking on a new identity. The plot is straight-forward but compelling, and the premise intriguing. However, the characters are thinly developed, especially the ones other than Chris. This slim volume is written at a 2.8 reading level, making it a good choice for high-schoolers who are reading well below their grade level. Recommended for high school boys, reluctant readers, and anyone looking for a quick, easy read with contemporary interest.

[carmen2c · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I.D by: Vicki Grant - series of Orca Sounding The book I.D by: Vicki Grant was an awesome book. I enjoyed this book very much because it's about taking a rich person's identity (bank number,address,name etc.) for granted,but in the end the rich person who lost there identity was a criminal.So the person who took the rich person's identity was placed in prison instead of the real criminal.The book I.D gives a good message which is, not taking other people's identity,because who know if the person's I.D you find is a criminal or not?For people who like the genres mystery, fiction and theft; I think you would enjoy this book!

[ohioyalibrarian · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A great suspenseful quick read for reluctant readers. Chris is a guy with lots of bad luck. But things start to change when he finds a lost wallet. Is this the start of a new life for him? Find out by reading "I.D."