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The Name of the Star (Shades of London, #1)

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Young Adult Mystery & Thriller Fantasy Fantasy Fiction

by Maureen Johnson

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3.90 (22.8K ratings)
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description 372 pages

The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson holds a well received rating of 3.90 out of 5, based on 22.8K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 372 pages.

About The Name of the Star

Jack the Ripper is back, and he's coming for Rory next....Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London to start a new life at boarding school just as a series of brutal murders mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper killing spree of more than a century ago has broken out across the city. The police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man believed 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...unless she can tap her previously unknown abilities to turn the tables.

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Author Maureen Johnson
Published 2011
Pages 372
Genres Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction
Average Rating 3.90 / 5.00
Total Ratings 22,842

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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22.8K ratings
With a rating of 3.90, The Name of the Star is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.90
This Book
4.03
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Name of the Star?

The Name of the Star is categorized as Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Name of the Star worth reading?

Based on 22.8K reader ratings, The Name of the Star has an average score of 3.90 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Name of the Star?

The Name of the Star has 372 pages.

Who wrote The Name of the Star?

The Name of the Star was written by Maureen Johnson. It was first published in 2011.

What is the ISBN for The Name of the Star?

The ISBN-13 for The Name of the Star is 9780399256610.0.

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