The voice on the radio
Readers rate it 3.5 (25 on Hardcover)
183 pages · Released 1998 · Bantam Doubleday
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This is the third book in Cooney's mystery series about Janie Johnson, dealing with the aftermath of her kidnapping and the complexities of identity, family, and trust. The story centers on emotional betrayal rather than graphic content, making it appropriate for mature middle-grade and young adult readers. While there are references to the original kidnapping trauma and current emotional distress, the focus is on how characters process difficult truths and maintain relationships through hardship. The book rewards honesty and empathy while exploring how words and media can harm or help.
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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... 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 hisbroadcast 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.From the Hardcover edition.
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- Brothers and sisters
- Brothers and sisters in fiction
- Fiction
- Friendship
- Friendship in fiction
- Juvenile fiction
- Parent and child
- Parent and child in fiction
- Young adult fiction
- Children's fiction
- Janie (fictitious character : cooney), fiction
- Kidnapping, fiction
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ISBN 9780440219774 · Bantam Doubleday