The Name of the Star (The Shades of London)

from TheTreeReader

This is only the second book I've read by Maureen Johnson. The first being The Bermudez Triangle. I enjoyed that book but it wasn't the best. It made me want to read more of her books but not right away. This one however, I loved. I seriously loved everything about it. Well maybe not everything....

from wiremonkey

When I picked this book up, I thought I was indulging in my particular affection for a yarn set in the nitty gritty Victorian London. Jack the Ripper, Boarding Schools, a young, vulnerable heroine that is stronger than she looks. Perfect for this dozy winter days. Imagine my surprise when the fir...

from JRlibrary

A young girl comes to a boarding school in London just as a "Jack the Ripper" copycat starts a series of murders right near her school. Rory is the only person who seems to be able to "see" the murderer, and unless she can figure out what to do about it, he's coming after her next. I liked that t...

from JRlibrary

A young girl comes to a boarding school in London just as a "Jack the Ripper" copycat starts a series of murders right near her school. Rory is the only person who seems to be able to "see" the murderer, and unless she can figure out what to do about it, he's coming after her next. I liked that t...

from justabookreader

This is my first Maureen Johnson book. I follow her on Twitter and she's hysterical so I thought I'd finally read one of her books. I know the second book in the Shades of London series is coming out soon so I picked this one. Also, a lot of other bloggers liked it; how could I say no to that kin...