The Face on the Milk Carton (Janie Johnson, #1)
by Caroline B. Cooney
The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney holds a well received rating of 3.72 out of 5, based on 43.3K reader ratings. First published in 1990. The book spans 192 pages.
About The Face on the Milk Carton
The face on the milk carton looks like an ordinary little girl: hair in tight pigtails, a dress with a narrow white collar, a three-year-old who was kidnapped more than twelve years ago from a shopping mall in New Jersey.As fifteen-year-old Janie Johnson stares at the milk carton, she feels overcome with shock. She knows that little girl is she. But how could it be true?Janie can't believe that her loving parents kidnapped her, until she begins to piece together clues that don't make sense. Why are there no pictures of Janie before she was four? Her parents have always said they didn't have a camera. Now that explanation sounds feeble. Something is terribly wrong, and Janie is afraid to find out what happened more than twelve years ago.In this gripping page-turner, the reader will unravel—as Janie does—the twisted events that changed the lives of two families forever.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Caroline B. Cooney |
| Published | 1990 |
| Pages | 192 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Fiction, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.72 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 43,334 |
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What genre is The Face on the Milk Carton?
The Face on the Milk Carton is categorized as Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Face on the Milk Carton worth reading?
Based on 43.3K reader ratings, The Face on the Milk Carton has an average score of 3.72 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Face on the Milk Carton?
The Face on the Milk Carton has 192 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Face on the Milk Carton?
The Face on the Milk Carton was written by Caroline B. Cooney. It was first published in 1990.
What is the ISBN for The Face on the Milk Carton?
The ISBN-13 for The Face on the Milk Carton is 9780385323280.0.
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