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The Ruby in the Smoke: A Sally Lockhart Mystery

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By Philip Pullman

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Paperback $9.99

Sep 09, 2008 | ISBN 9780375845161 | Young Adult

Ebook $8.99

Mar 29, 2017 | ISBN 9781524764951 | Young Adult

Audiobook Download $12.95

Jun 08, 2004 | 386 Minutes | Young Adult

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    About The Ruby in the Smoke: A Sally Lockhart Mystery

    “BEWARE THE SEVEN blessings . . . ” When she first utters these words, 16-year-old Sally Lockhart doesn’t know their meaning. But when an employee of her late father hears them, he dies of fear. Thus begins Sally’s terrifying journey into the seamy underworld of Victorian London, in search of clues to her father’s mysterious death.

    About The Ruby in the Smoke: A Sally Lockhart Mystery

    “BEWARE THE SEVEN blessings . . . ” When she first utters these words, 16-year-old Sally Lockhart doesn’t know their meaning. But when an employee of her late father hears them, he dies of fear. Thus begins Sally’s terrifying journey into the seamy underworld of Victorian London, in search of clues to her father’s mysterious death.

    About The Ruby in the Smoke: A Sally Lockhart Mystery

    In search of clues to the mystery of her father’s death, 16-year-old Sally Lockhart ventures into the shadowy underworld of Victorian London. Pursued by villains at every turn, the intrepid Sally finally uncovers two dark mysteries–and realizes that she herself is the key to both.

    "In Dickensian fashion, Pullman tells the story of 16-year-old Sally Lockhart, who becomes involved in a deadly web of events as she searches for a mysterious ruby. The novel is a page turner, peopled with despicable hags, forthright heroes, and children living on the underbelly of 19th-century London. The story’s events are exciting, with involved plotting. Settings and characterizations are exquisitely drawn. The first entry in a planned trilogy."–(starred) Booklist. Reading level: 6.7.  

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    The Book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth (Book of Dust, Volume 2)
    His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass (HBO Tie-In Edition)
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    The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage (Book of Dust, Volume 1)
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    About Philip Pullman

    PHILIP PULLMAN is one of the most acclaimed and best-selling writers at work today. He is best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass, which has been named one of the top 100 novels of all… More about Philip Pullman

    About Philip Pullman

    PHILIP PULLMAN is one of the most acclaimed and best-selling writers at work today. He is best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass, which has been named one of the top 100 novels of all… More about Philip Pullman

    About Philip Pullman

    PHILIP PULLMAN is one of the most acclaimed and best-selling writers at work today. He is best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass, which has been named one of the top 100 novels of all… More about Philip Pullman

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure | Teen & Young Adult Mystery & Suspense | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Ember
    Sep 09, 2008 | 256 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780375845161

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure | Teen & Young Adult Mystery & Suspense | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Mar 29, 2017 | 256 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9781524764951

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Mystery & Suspense | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $12.95
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Jun 08, 2004 | 386 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9781400085132

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    "A rip-roaring adventure story filled with cutthroat villains,dastardly deeds, sleazy opium dens, filthy London slums, and a delightful heroine…Splendid descriptions, plot twists and turns,and understated humor engage readers in this tale of murder, mayhem, and mystery."–School Library Journal (starred review)

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    ALA Best Books for Young Adults SUBMITTED

    ALSC Notable Children’s Recordings SELECTION 2005

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