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Caroline B. Cooney

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Bantam Doubleday Dell

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General Fiction

Age Range

12+

Release Date

October 02, 1996

ISBN

0385322135

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The kidnapping is long past. Janie Johnson can never change what happened to her or to the families that love her. But finally life seems to be settling down for the Springs and the Johnsons.

The worst part of this new life for Janie is that Reeve Shields is away at college. Janie misses him terribly, no matter how many e-mails they send each other. As for Reeve, he's finding life at college overwhelming. He goes to work at the school radio station, hoping a late-night gig will give him what he craves--popularity and fame. Reeve gets his chance to be the voice on the radio, and when he tells the most fascinating story he knows, his show becomes a sensation. Reeve is so sure that Janie will never discover what's making his
broadcast such a hit that he doesn't stop himself. But what will be the price for Janie?

As Janie knew, the facts about the little girl on the milk carton had to be uncovered, no matter how much pain they caused. Now the truth about what Reeve is doing must come out. Whose voice will help Janie when she must face not only her incredible past, but also her unknown future?

With the page-turning suspense that made The Face on the Milk Carton and Whatever Happened to Janie? best-sellers, Caroline B. Cooney once again explores the meaning of betrayal, the power of words, and the intensity of love.

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Reader reviewed by Ruthie

Well, this series is definitely throwing me for a loop. I can't decide if I like it or not. This book was definitely better than the one before though. The characters are less immature, although they still have their moments, and I noticed Janie grow up a little by the end of this novel. Reeve's downfall gets to her and the reader. You sympathize with both sides and feel torn in two. I have to say, I'm somewhat looking forward to finish the series and figure out what's what.

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soooooooo sad

July 02, 2006 (Updated: July 12, 2026)

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Reader reviewed by chick box

its been a while since janie found out she had been kidnapped. since then reeve has moved away to boston for college and she has developed a closer relationship with her birth family. things seem perfect. but things arent always as they appear to be. reeve has gotten a job on the college radio and to waste time on the air he tells everyone of janie and her kidnapping and personal details of her family. soon he cant stop himself from continueing with the stories. but when janie surpris visits him and she hears his stores she must decide to forgive or not.

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Bad boyfriend!

May 30, 2002 (Updated: July 12, 2026)

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Reader reviewed by Jill Faber

This is the third novel in The Face on the Milk Carton series and I liked it the least. It's still an okay book, but the other two were better. For one thing, this book is more about Janie's boyfriend than it is about her. And, he seems like a big jerk in this one. He tells Janie's kidnapping story over the radio just so he can get listeners.

The worst part is when Janie finds out. But, at the end, it seems like she might take him back. I don't see why, because it was a really horrible thing that he did AND he doesn't seem to really care about Janie other than physically. I give this book 2 and 1/2 stars.

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Not as good as the first book

January 30, 2002 (Updated: July 12, 2026)

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Reader reviewed by Laura

I loved the face on the Milk carton I thought what ever happened to Janie was great but this book fell short. Where the other book sucked you into the story this one pretty much just made you think how awful her boyfriend was. I say I kinda liked it because it did tell me what happened next but more Janie less unloyal boyfriend would be better.

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