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Caroline B. Cooney
"Janie Johnson" series
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The Janie Johnson series, penned by bestselling author Caroline B. Cooney, is a captivating and suspenseful exploration of identity and family secrets. The story revolves around the life of Janie Johnson, an ordinary teenager who discovers that she was kidnapped as a toddler and has an entirely different family waiting for her. As Janie embarks on a journey to uncover her true past, she faces emotional turmoil, family conflicts, and the challenge of balancing two separate lives. This gripping series delves into themes of belonging, family dynamics, and self-discovery, captivating readers with each twist and turn. Cooney's masterful storytelling and relatable characters make the Janie Johnson series a must-read for fans of mystery and coming-of-age narratives...
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Megan Whalen Turner
The Thief
This fantasy novel, like the Janie Johnson series, explores themes of identity and deception. It follows the character of Gen, a thief, who is forced to use his skills to save a kingdom.
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The Face on the Milk Carton
This is the first book in the Janie Johnson series, where Janie discovers that the face on a missing child milk carton is her own. This book sets up the series' themes of identity, family, and secrets.
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Caroline B. Cooney
Whatever Happened to Janie?
The second book in the series follows Janie as she tries to uncover the truth about her past and her birth parents, while also dealing with the challenges of being a teenager and fitting in.
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Mary E. Pearson
The Adoration of Jenna Fox
This book, like the Janie Johnson series, explores themes of identity and what it means to be human. It follows Jenna Fox, who wakes up after a year in a coma with no memory of her past.
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Lois Lowry
The Giver
This dystopian novel, like the Janie Johnson series, deals with themes of identity and the importance of memories. It follows Jonas as he discovers the truth about his society and the role of memories in shaping who we are.
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Ellen Raskin
The Westing Game
Fans of the Janie Johnson series will enjoy this mystery about a group of strangers who are brought together to solve a puzzle and inherit a fortune. Like Janie, the characters must use their wits and intuition to uncover the truth.
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The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Fans of the Janie Johnson series will enjoy this classic children's novel about a brother and sister who run away to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Like Janie, the characters must navigate a new environment and use their wits to survive.
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Pseudonymous Bosch
The Name of This Book Is Secret
This mystery novel, like the Janie Johnson series, deals with themes of secrets and the importance of uncovering the truth. It follows two children who are drawn into a world of magic and danger as they try to solve a mystery.
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Siobhan Dowd
The London Eye Mystery
Fans of the Janie Johnson series will enjoy this mystery about a boy who tries to solve the disappearance of his cousin from the London Eye. Like Janie, the character must use his wits and intuition to uncover the truth.
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The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks
This novel, like the Janie Johnson series, explores themes of identity and power. It follows Frankie, a girl who infiltrates an all-male secret society at her school and uses her wit and intelligence to outsmart them.
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Willo Davis Roberts
The Girl with the Silver Eyes
Fans of the Janie Johnson series will enjoy this novel about a girl with special powers who must navigate a world that doesn't understand her. Like Janie, the character must come to terms with her identity and the secrets of her past.
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