I am a clone.

Author: Charlotte Knapp (Germany)
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: The highly talented female composer Elise falls ill with a terminal disease. To ensure her genius continues in the world, she decides to clone herself as her daughter. Her wish is finally realized when scientists extract her cells to clone a daughter, Siliy, who is as beautiful and talented as she. As a clone of her mother, Siliy's life is predetermined before birth, with the sole mission to immortalize her mother's genius. However, she also falls in love with the man her mother loves. A great conflict and psychological difference arise between mother and daughter. Subsequently, tragedies occur one after another. Although published as young adult literature, it is suitable for readers of all ages. Its themes address the entire society, posing a serious question to society: What does cloning mean for individuals or social ethics? In summary, it is a book that provokes thought and debate. The book won the German Young Adult Literature Award in 2000.