The Name of the Star
The Name of the Star
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The Name of the Star

Written by Maureen Johnson
Book #1 in the Shades of London Series
$11.99
$11.39
12 - 18
Reading age
400
Page count
230
Words per page
~769L
Lexile measure
Oct 2, 2012
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780142422052
    Publication Date
    October 2, 2012
    Publisher
    Speak
    Page Count
    400
    Words Per Page
    230
    Audience
    Young Adult
    Reading Age
    12 - 18 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~769L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~R
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    14
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    146339
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG+

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