The Name of the Star (The Shades of London)
by Maureen Johnson | Teens | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0399256601 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0399256601 Global Overview for this book
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Picked up at Ollie's discount store today. It was on my wish list. From the jacket:
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 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 now 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, why has Rory become his next target? In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, full of suspense, humor, and romance, Rory will learn the truth about the secret ghost police of London and discover her own shocking abilities.
ETA 2-8-15: Promised to bookstogive in the Wish List Tag game.
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 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 now 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, why has Rory become his next target? In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, full of suspense, humor, and romance, Rory will learn the truth about the secret ghost police of London and discover her own shocking abilities.
ETA 2-8-15: Promised to bookstogive in the Wish List Tag game.
I enjoyed this young-adult supernatural story. It is well-written, with a sensible, witty heroine. The book has a good balance of humor, teen drama and romance, and danger. I look forward to reading more in the series.
Mailed today to bookstogive as a Wish List Tag.
Mailed today to bookstogive as a Wish List Tag.
I received this great book today as part of the Wishlist Tag Game, thanks so much for sending it to me! I had to shovel the snow to get to the mailbox but it was worth it :)
