The Name of the Star
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The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson
In this thrilling reimagining of Jack the Ripper, a young girl discovers her own shocking abilities amidst a series of brutal murders in modern-day London."A gorgeously written, chilling, atmospheric thriller. The streets of London have never been so sinister or so romantic."--Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments series
"This book made me want to give up everything, move to London, and fight ghosts."--Holly Black, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Cruel Prince
The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it's the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across the city--gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific work of Jack the Ripper in the autumn of 1888.
Soon "Rippermania" takes hold of modern-day London, and the police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man police believe to be the prime suspect. But she is the only one who saw him. Even her roommate, who was with her at the time, didn't notice the mysterious man. So why can only Rory see him? And more urgently, what is he planning to do about her?
Maureen Johnson is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of several YA novels, including 13 Little Blue Envelopes, The Name of the Star, and Truly Devious. She has also done collaborative works, such as Let it Snow (with John Green and Lauren Myracle), recently released as a full-length Netflix film. She has an MFA in writing from Columbia University and lives in New York City. Visit her website at maureenjohnsonbook.com
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| ISBN 13 | 9780142422052 |
| ISBN 10 | 0142422053 |
| Title | The Name of the Star |
| Author | Maureen Johnson |
| Series | The Shades Of London |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2012-10-02 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award 2015, Short-listed for Green Mountain Book Award 2014 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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