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Whatever Happened to Janie?

(1993, Fiction - Family Life, Written by Caroline Cooney)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Fans of the first book will devour this one.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Two characters sneak off to New York behind their parents' backs.
  • Violence:

    Constant, as the main character tries to be the daughter of strangers.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Whatever Happened to Janie?

Parents need to know that emotions rage as Janie tries to adjust to living with new parents. The writing and story sweep along, especially for readers who enjoyed the first book in the series.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about family ties. Do you see one household or another as Janie's "real" family? Families affected by divorce can use this book as a opener to a conversation about the challenges a family faces when they're divided into two houses, and when other people -- step-parents and siblings -- are added to the mix.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    AWESOME!

    A must-read book for every 8 year old

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Excellent Sequel to Face on A Milk Carton (Every Teen Girl Must Read!)

    This is a great book! After reading Face On A Milk Carton I was actually angry because I finished it on the last day of the 3rd quarter and didn't want to wait to get this book! It was totally worth waiting for. A MUST READ for anyone who is interested in mystery or realistic fiction.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    heyy a must read for all the face on the milk carton fans

    i am really 15 and i luvved it it was basicly the second half of the first book though if you are below 10 i dont sugest you read it for some confusin dialoge and brief mention of sex but thats basicly it and best of all the series continues with the voice on the radio andwhat janie found

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