The Face on the Milk Carton

Praise for the Janie Johnson series:

The Face on the Milk Carton An IRA-CBC Children s Choice

It's a gripper. You can't put it down until you've gone through the whole trauma with Janie Johnson, from that first moment of horrified recognition to the thoroughly satisfying conclusion. Entertainment Weekly

Those of us of a certain age devoured this book. . . . It made us think, and keep thinking about it, even after we finished reading. For many of us, too, it was the kickoff to a lifelong love of reading, particularly in the genres of suspense and horror.   The Atlantic

Absorbing and convincing. Strong characterizations and suspenseful, impeccably paced action add to this novel s appeal. Publishers Weekly

Cooney again demonstrates an excellent ear for dialogue and a gift for portraying responsible middle-class teenagers trying to come to terms with very real concerns. School Library Journal

Whatever Happened to Janie? An ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults

  The power and nature of love is wrenchingly illustrated throughout this provocative novel, which expresses multiple points of view with remarkable understanding.   Publishers Weekly, starred review

The Voice on the Radio An ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults

Cooney s outstanding command of emotional tension has taken this novel to extraordinary heights.   School Library Journal, starred review