The Voice on the Radio

by Caroline B. Cooney

First published 2008

Janie Johnson thought the worst was behind her. The kidnapping that tore apart two families has been resolved, and life feels stable again. The only shadow is missing Reeve Shields, her boyfriend who left for college. Reeve struggles with college life and takes a job at the campus radio station, dreaming of popularity and recognition. When he gets his own late-night show, he finds the perfect story to captivate listeners. He broadcasts the most compelling tale he knows: Janie's kidnapping and discovery as the face on the milk carton. His show becomes a sensation, and Reeve convinces himself Janie will never find out. But secrets have a way of surfacing. When Janie learns what Reeve has done, she must confront not only his betrayal but also the public exposure of her most private trauma. The revelation forces her to face her past again while questioning everything about her future.

Genres: romance, mystery, contemporary, young-adult

Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful

Tropes: betrayal, second-chance, secrets

183 pages · Library Binding · Paw Prints 2008-04-25

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