Whatever Happened to Janie?

Written by Caroline B. Cooney

Book #2 in the Janie Johnson series

A girl discovers her face on a milk carton, unraveling a past kidnapping and two families' tangled lives.

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224 pages· 45,509 words· Est. 4 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Janie Johnson's world shatters when she sees her childhood face on a milk carton, revealing a past kidnapping. As she grapples with her identity—Janie or Jenny—two families are torn between love and justice. With twelve lost years and a court's decision looming, can they find a way to coexist, or will the truth forever divide them? Dive into a gripping tale of mystery, family, and the search for belonging.

From the publisher

In the vein of psychological thrillers like We Were Liars, Girl on the Train, and Beware That Girl, bestselling author Caroline Cooney’s JANIE series delivers on every level. Mystery and suspense blend seamlessly with issues of family, friendship and love to offer an emotionally evocative thrill ride of a read. As Janie Johnson glanced at the face of the ordinary little girl on the milk carton, she was overcome with shock. She recognized that little girl–it was she. How can it possibly be true? But it is. With the mystery of her kidnapping now unraveled, Janie’s story continues, and the nightmare is not over. No one can bring back or relive the 12 years gone by. The Spring family wants justice, but who is really to blame? The Johnsons know that they must abide by the court decisions made, but it’s difficult to figure out what’s best for everyone. Janie Johnson or Jenny Spring? Who is she? Certainly there’s enough love for everyone, but how can the two separate families live happily ever after?

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