Hidden in the Shelves is a feature where I show off a discovery (or rediscovery) that I came across while shelving books for work.
The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney
No one ever really paid close attention to the faces of the missing children on the milk cartons. But as Janie Johnson glanced at the face of the ordinary little girl with her hair in tight pigtails, wearing a dress with a narrow white collar–a three-year-old who had been kidnapped twelve years before from a shopping mall in New Jersey–she felt overcome with shock. She recognized that little girl–it was she. How could it possibly be true?
Janie can’t believe that her loving parents kidnapped her, but as she begins to piece things together, nothing makes sense. Something is terribly wrong. Are Mr. and Mrs. Johnson really Janie’s parents? And if not, who is Janie Johnson, and what really happened?
Summary from Goodreads. I can’t believe I forgot about this book! I loved the whole series. For some reason I found the premise of being kidnapped as a kid endlessly fascinating. I know I read the series a few times, haha. Do you guys remember the movie? If I had the time, I’d totally want to revisit the book. I’m sure it’s not as good as I remember it being though.
The Cheap Reader 
OMG I remember this from my childhood! I never read it, but I totally remember the movie! What a fun find.
Definitely pick it up at some point! Cooney’s books are pretty enjoyable.
I read this book as a kid, and I absolutely loved it!!! You would think it would have scared us to death, but I, like you, found the whole thing fascinating! I may just have to read this one again.
I guess we were just weird. 🙂
I also remember thinking this book was crazy-interesting! I had no clue there was a movie, though!
I think it was a made for TV movie. I liked it!
I love this feature! Isn’t it great to browse the library shelves and find some hidden treasure?
It is great. I’m always a bit bummed that work gets in the way though. I need to go in on my day off and scoop up some good books!