Q: What is Whatever Happened to Janie? about?

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?

Question 1

What is Whatever Happened to Janie? about?

Accepted Answer

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?

Question 2

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Whatever Happened to Janie??

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction

Question 3

Where can I read a sample of Whatever Happened to Janie??

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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385310352

Question 4

Is Whatever Happened to Janie? part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

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Yes it is a part of series The Face on the Milk Carton Series

Question 5

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Whatever Happened to Janie??

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Caroline B. Cooney

Question 6

Who is the Publisher of the book Whatever Happened to Janie??

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Random House Children's Books

Question 7

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

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Whatever Happened to Janie? is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385310352) and paperback(ISBN 9780440219248) and paperback(ISBN 9780385742399) and ebook(ISBN 9780307425201)

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Where can I buy Whatever Happened to Janie??

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