The Name of the Star Hardcover - 2011
by Maureen Johnson
The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives inLondon marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it'sthe start of a new life at a London boarding school.But for many, this will be remembered as the day aseries of brutal murders broke out across the city,gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific Jack theRipper in the autumn of 1888.
Soon "Rippermania" takes hold of modern-day London,and the police are left with few leads and nowitnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man policenow believe to be the prime suspect. But she is theonly one who saw him. Even her roommate, whowas with her at the time, didn't notice the mysteriousman. So why can only Rory see him? And moreurgently, why has Rory become his next target? Inthis edge-of-your-seat thriller, full of suspense, humor,and romance, Rory will learn the truth aboutthe secret ghost police of London and discover herown shocking abilities.AUTHOR BIO: Maureen Johnson (www.maureenjohnsonbooks.com)is the author of seven young adult novels, includingthe New York Times bestselling Let It Snow. She lives inNew York City.END
Summary
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.
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- Title The Name of the Star
- Author Maureen Johnson
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 368
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, New York
- Date 2011-09-29
- ISBN 9780399256608 / 0399256601
- Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
- Dimensions 8.4 x 5.8 x 1.4 in (21.34 x 14.73 x 3.56 cm)
- Ages 12 to UP years
- Grade levels 7 - UP
- Reading level 710
- Library of Congress subjects England, London (England)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011009003
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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