The Face on the Milk Carton

Title: The Face on the Milk Carton

Author: Caroline B. Cooney

ISBN: 978-0385742382

Publisher: Ember

Copyright: 1990

 Plot Summary:  This story is about a teenage girl who is drinking milk at lunch. She turns the carton over to see a picture of a young version of herself staring back at her. She goes on a mission after realizing that she was kidnapped , to find her real parents, and to figure out what exactly happened to her all those years ago.

Critical Evaluation:   Caroline Cooney writes an amazing suspenseful mystery book perfect for young adults. The reader is enticed to keep turning the page looking for answers, and many times they are met with more questions. The characters are well developed and the plot line is very well written. 

 Reader's Annotation:  What would you do if you discovered your whole life had been a lie?

  

Genre: Mystery, Realistic Fiction

 Author Information:  Caroline B. Cooney is famous for her mystery books. She has written such books as The Stranger and Driver's Ed.  For more information visit http://www.carolinebcooneybooks.com/.

Book talks: Kidnapping, living a lie, self-discovery

Reading Level/Interest Age: Elementary School/Middle School/High School. 11-15

Challenge: I do not see any challenging issues in this book.

Why was this book chosen?: Caroline B. Cooney was one of my favorite author's growing up.