What Janie Found

Reach for this book when your teenager is navigating the fallout of a family crisis or struggling with the weight of heavy secrets. As Janie Johnson manages her father's finances following his stroke, she uncovers a hidden file that threatens the fragile peace between her biological and adoptive families. The story explores intense feelings of betrayal, anger, and the temptation to 'disappear' when life becomes overwhelming. It is a sophisticated look at moral complexity and the difficult choices involved in protecting those we love, making it an excellent choice for mature readers who appreciate high-stakes emotional realism and complex family dynamics.