Book details
Whatever Happened to Janie? (Janie Johnson Book 2)
Description
The members of two families have their lives disrupted when a teenage girl who had been kidnapped twelve years earlier discovers that the people who raised her are not her biological parents.
Age
12-15
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
199 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Engaging Continuation: 'Whatever Happened to Janie?' picks up where the first book, 'The Face on the Milk Carton,' left off, providing readers with a seamless continuation of Janie Johnson's gripping story. It's a must-read for those who want to see how the cliffhanger from the first book resolves and to follow Janie's emotional journey further.
- Exploration of Identity: This book delves deeply into themes of identity and belonging as Janie grapples with the revelation of her kidnapping and the reality of her two families. It's a compelling exploration that resonates with anyone who has ever questioned their place in the world.
- Complex Family Dynamics: Caroline B. Cooney masterfully portrays the complexities of family relationships, especially in situations as fraught as those Janie faces. Readers interested in psychological and family dynamics will find the interactions between characters nuanced and thought-provoking.
- Suspenseful and Thoughtful: The novel is not only suspenseful but also encourages readers to think critically about moral dilemmas and personal ethics. Janie's situation presents unique challenges, and the book does an excellent job of making readers ponder what they would do in her shoes.