The Name of the Star
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2011 · Est. 8.5 hour read

The Name of the Star

By Maureen Johnson

Book #1 in the Shades of London series

A teen sees a killer no one else can. Can she escape becoming his next victim?

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372 pages· 91,977 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
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Rory Deveaux, a Louisiana teen, arrives in London just as a series of murders mimicking Jack the Ripper's spree begins. She's the only witness who can see the suspect, making her his next target. As Rippermania grips the city, Rory discovers a hidden world of ghostly police and her own mysterious abilities. Can she unravel the truth before it's too late? Dive into this thrilling tale of suspense, humor, and unexpected romance, where the past and present collide in a deadly game.

From the publisher

New York Times bestseller Maureen Johnson takes on Jack the Ripper in this captivating paranormal thriller! The day that Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London to start a new life at boarding school is also the day a series of brutal murders breaks out over the city, killings mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper spree of more than a century ago. 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–the only one who can see him. And now Rory has 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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
372
Words
91,977
Reading age
12–18
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
~769L
Themes & topics
Books about ghostsBooks about boarding schoolsBooks about cultureBooks about deathBooks about school
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~R
AR points
14
AR interest level
MG+
AR quiz
146339
Publication
Published
October 2, 2012
First published
September 29, 2011
Publisher
Speak
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142422052

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