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The Name of the Star

By Maureen Johnson

By Maureen Johnson

By Maureen Johnson

By Maureen Johnson

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Part of The Shades of London

Part of The Shades of London

Paperback $12.99

Oct 02, 2012 | ISBN 9780142422052 | Young Adult

Ebook $9.99

Sep 29, 2011 | ISBN 9781101535691 | Young Adult

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    About The Name of the Star

    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.

    About The Name of the Star

    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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    About Maureen Johnson

    Maureen Johnson is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many young adult novels, including the very murderous Shades of London series and the Stevie Bell mysteries: Truly Devious, The Vanishing Stair, The Hand on the… More about Maureen Johnson

    About Maureen Johnson

    Maureen Johnson is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many young adult novels, including the very murderous Shades of London series and the Stevie Bell mysteries: Truly Devious, The Vanishing Stair, The Hand on the… More about Maureen Johnson

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books | Teen & Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

    Paperback | $12.99
    Published by Speak
    Oct 02, 2012 | 400 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780142422052

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books | Teen & Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Speak
    Sep 29, 2011 | 400 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9781101535691

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