";s:4:"text";s:26429:"Seven Archangels, a rugged U.S. Special Forces team, and a young girl and her dog battle the forces of darkness in the Earth’s last days. (I'm pretty sure I've read all of them...), [In the ending I felt like she never really, The Name of the Star was a hit with me. Are you kidding me? However, the ghost police does not kill all the ghosts they come in contact with, only those that do not cooperate and create trouble. The Name of the Star, Maureen Johnson G.P. Vega. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. These names of stars that have either been approved by the International Astronomical … Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Read a full summary of The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson below.If you can’t remember what happened in The Name of the Star and you need a refresher, then you’re in the right place.. in short. It's creepy and tense, but not too much so. listened to the audiobook while driving back and forth on tour stops. The Name of the Star was a hit with me. As a former shade, Newman wanted revenge. More like 3.5, but I haven't decided if I'm on the higher or lower side of it... [ableist language, panic attacks mentioned, depression, graphic attempted suicide by hanging recounted, suicide by train mentioned, alcohol consumption, minor blood & gore depiction, physical injuries, emesis, death from an asthma attack mentioned, forced hospitalisation recounted, human medical experimentation mentioned, attempted murder by insulin overdose, death of a sister recounted, murder & att, [ableist language, panic attacks mentioned, depression, graphic attempted suicide by hanging recounted, suicide by train mentioned, alcohol consumption, minor blood & gore depiction, physical injuries, emesis, death from an asthma attack mentioned, forced hospitalisation recounted, human medical experimentation mentioned, attempted murder by insulin overdose, death of a sister recounted, murder & attempted murder mentioned, choking (on-page, near-death experience), explosion recounted, knife violence & stabbing, electrocution recounted, car accident, hostage situation, and military violence recounted, Okay, I love Maureen Johnson. If you have ever wondered what is the name of the North Star, this is the answer. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. She does an excellent job of building the story. IT seemed all ambiguous, or maybe I was just tired of the long drawn out story and didn't pay enough attention to the ending. An action, adventure, insightful, fantasy treat for tweens, teens, young adults...and beyond. Hilarious, fun and mysterious read that I recommend everyone read! See all 17 questions about The Name of the Star…, Danielle The Book Huntress (Back to the Books), The Name of the Star by Marueen Johnson - Restarting October 25th 2016, Goodreads Members' Most Anticipated Spring Books. The Name of the Star takes place in London, in the midst of a Jack the Ripper copycat string of murders. Jack the Ripper is one of those topics I really wish they'd cover in the History syllabus for school. On his journey, he teams up with Ruth, a lovable sheep who has lost her flock and Dave, a dove with lofty aspirations. Just like that. I was really intrigued and quite pleased with The Name of the Star. Overall, it was just very satisfying, and made me want to read the ne. Let's just say that she's now two for two. So when I saw that Maureen Johnson had chosen to set her story around Jack the Ripper, and in my home city of London, I instantly knew I had to read it. He is copying the Ripper's murders to attract the ghost police's attention. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. this story is creepy, unique, and has a touch of Gothic feel that I just adore. It reminded me of Paul Cornell’s, People who like murder mysteries, people who enjoyed Anna Dressed In Blood, fans of Maureen Johnson. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I skimmed through the last 100 pages really fast so I don’t even know how this ends but I don’t care. 72. Soccer Stars on the Pitch: Biographies of Today’s Best Players, The Everyday Occurrences of a Stranded God: An Action-Packed Fantasy Tale, The Seventh Sun (The Age of the Seventh Sun Series, Book 1). For example, AJ+7652 is the most common format for stars. A war of shifter gangs. Star names are poetic and embody old constellation lore (usually in garbled Arabic), but confusion runs wild. Her ability to describe a setting in such a way that causes vivid imagery to accompany her words, and her incredibly intellectual wit that makes me laugh out loud while reading. Amazing!! Whether I've been anticipating the book for a long time, or it's a book I've never heard of, I don't read blurbs. Polaris. The first book in The Shades of London series, The Name of the Star sucked me right in and held tightly. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2018. Jack the Ripper is one of those topics I really wish they'd cover in the History syllabus for school. Someone is recreating the Jack the Ripper murders. Except one. Overall, it was just very satisfying, and made me want to read the next book in the series right away. It was utterly chilling and fantastic suspense. Means "star" in Latin. Book trailer for "The Name of the Star" by Maureen Johnson. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published I kept reading for a few more and then couldn't put it down. I've just started with it and i find it boring... Would it be a waste of time? When Hannah first told me about this book, I had stars in my eyes: Maureen Johnson, who charmed me with, “I decided to deflect her attitude by giving a long, Southern answer. One book with these dynamic, compelling and wickedly funny characters was simply not enough. (istock) 71. And, I am delighted to say, it did not disappoint. The story moved along nicely and built up a good deal of suspense along the way, and the cast of supporting characters were nicely developed and had legitimate voices of their own. Not among the residents, really, but on the news. I was going to read this book. The copycat was killing as a way to taunt the shades. Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2013. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Nusakan: Beta Coronae … Name a Leo Star + $14.99. The exposition just takes a while to begin. by Speak. One of the organizations that names star for scientific purposes is the International Astronomical Union; however, their star catalog names aren't creative. The synopsis looked great; I’m interested in a good mystery, and a Jack the Ripper one...and it could have been a great book if they removed everything paranormal about it. This is one of my all time favourite books yet I can't seem to review it. I appreciated how she writes with a respect for the intelligence of her readership, even though they are the YA audience. It's unfortunate to be on a YA Mystery binge and reach for a book marketed as YA Mystery, labeled as YA Mystery, dressed as YA Mystery... Just a fun fact about me: I don't read book blurbs. I HATE driving long hours but I was honestly excited about getting back in the car so I could hit play and dive back into the world. The Most Popular Stars Names in the Sky. Spring is Mother Nature’s way of saying, “Oof–let’s try this again.” The last 12 months have been, well, challenging is the polite term.... To see what your friends thought of this book, I thought it was boring for the first chapter. I thought it was boring for the first chapter. Parents need to know that The Name of the Star is the first book in the Shades of London series and talks extensively of the Jack the Ripper murders of 1888 as they are recreated in modern London. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Welcome back. Like CS Lewis, I believe the best children's book is one that an adult can enjoy. I enjoyed this book at the beginning. A lethal shifter from Greek mythology her only ally. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The supernatural elements were treated cleverly, the villain was chilling, the action was quick, the title was a hint all along, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The star is suspected to be a member of the Ursa Major Moving Group, a group of stars that includes most of the brightest stars in Ursa Major that share a common origin and motion through space. This is actually the first book I’ve read that’s by Maureen Johnson, so I didn’t know what to expect. The list of names and visions torture him..and they’re connected to the sinister pastor. I saw "Jack the Ripper" in the book description and I was sold. I loved the author's voice - smart, funny, relatable. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. This book was obvious the best choice for me to dive into this authors writing styles. Instead it's 20th century this, and 20th century that. And now Rory has become his next target...unless she can tap her previously unknown abilities to turn the tables. How is the book? "The key-always the key....". There are a lot of options for star baby names. Six royal daughters vie to become empress of the Chicome people in a competition only one will survive. Can Ritchie save his friends without losing his life? The stars are ordered alphabetically by surname, and all names are shown as they appear on the stars. [I think the girl lying down might be one of the Ripper's vic. The characters are interesting and fully fleshed out, and speak in Maureen Johnson's signature believable, natural dialogue. 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. He's supposed to be bald!! But really, there is no apologizing for this cover. Please try again. . I am American. Great Book About Teen Ghost Busters in London, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2013, See my review of this book, and many more, at TalesfromtheGreatEastRoad.wordpress.com, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2012. Please try again. New York Times bestseller Maureen Johnson takes on Jack the Ripper in this captivating paranormal thriller! Even before we meed any of our characters, we come across the first victim. About The Name of the Star. I have never been so thrilled to have the next book-in-the-series- already on hand. Her arrival in England coincides with the outset of a series of gruesome murders by what seems to be a Jack the Ripper copycat. If there is a The Name of the Star SparkNotes, Shmoop guide, or Cliff Notes, you can find a link to each study guide below. I read it after seeing many dazzling reviews, so my expectations were quite high and though it wasn't perfect, I was very satisfied with it. It was a nickname of a lover of Jonathan Swift, real name Esther Johnson (1681-1728), though it was not commonly used as a given name until the 19th century. Johnson didn't let me down. I got hung up on the quality of writing and all the ways it could've been better. [But when we do find out who the murderer really is, it was a bit confusing as to why he did what he did, since he never really gave a clear reason, Oh dear. Learn more about the program. The Name of the Star (Shades of London, #1). Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. Or if he is, it's a very poor character impersonator. My cousin and I read this aloud to one another on a road trip and it struggled like a draft that'd never been read aloud before. Start by marking “The Name of the Star (Shades of London, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. "Hey thanks for reading my book. Your new baby might seem like a wish granted from the heavens above. The news wants us to worry desperately about hurricanes. I kept reading for a few more and then couldn't put it down. I'm not even sure why, because the plot was always intriguing to me. In Sony Pictures Animation's THE STAR, a small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. Even at A level - which, for all you non-British, non-TNofS readers, are the two years of excrutiating study we have before university, in which we study four and then three subjects respectively, of our own choosing - the syllabus for the vast majority of the time is an unimaginative, repetitive look at 20th century European and USA history, just in loads more detail. We get to know Rory (before her encounters with ghost), her classmates, the school, and all those little details. I appreciated how she writes with a respect for the intelligence of her readership, even though they are the YA audience. But she is the only one who saw him - the only one who can see him. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Maureen Johnson got my attention as an author with her short story, "The Law of Suspects." I was really enjoying the mystery and the story of this Jack the Ripper copy cat. So when I saw this book was coming out, I. I was excited to start this book, I won a copy and I was always interested to see how Maureen Johnston writes. At gunpoint. Unable to add item to List. Check out this stellar list of star names that might be perfect for your little shining light. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2017. The North Star it is a "pulsing" star, a Cepheid variable, which appears to vary in brightness ever so slightly – only one tenth of a magnitude – over a time frame of just under four days. Not bothering with an actual review. Instead it's 20th century this, and 20th century that. This was one of those books that made me remember why I like to read YA fiction so much. This book had been on my shelf for years, seriously, before I actually picked it up to read it. The Name of the Star follows Rory Deveaux, an American teenager from Louisiana as she attends her senior year at a London boarding school. All entries can be found on the Hollywood Walk of Fame website maintained by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (see the External links section below). Like CS Lewis, I believe the best children's book is one that an adult can enjoy. Get them off a screen for a 9-stories-in-1 book that is both engaging and empowering! Why is it always harder to put your thoughts into words when it's something you love? It was very well written and quite amusing. Nobody was threatening his ghostly existence. https://shades-of-london.fandom.com/wiki/The_Name_of_the_Star Of course, after this Maureen takes things easy. The London setting is well evoked and the plot engaging, despite a few odd loopholes and unanswered questions. The Name of the Star (The Shades of London), Previous page of related Sponsored Products. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The exposition just takes a while to begin. 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. I really enjoyed the second book, too. Maureen Johnson got my attention as an author with her short story, "The Law of Suspects." The Name of the Star (Shades of London, #1) by Maureen Johnson Find the enhanced version of this and other reviews at: There are several things I love about Maureen Johnson’s writing. The main character was funny and she didn't take herself too seriously, and acted in a way that seemed completely realistic for a young adult in that situation. The main character was funny and she didn't take herself too seriously, and acted in a way that seemed completely realistic for a young adult in that situation. has been added to your Cart. Etoile. Disappointment! Give a gift they can open again and again. When I read that Johnson was publishing a paranormal YA book I knew I had to read it. The debut YA fantasy novel from Lani Forbes. A human woman trapped in the middle. In my town, Bénouville, Louisiana (pronounced locally as Ben-ah-VEEL; population 1,700), hurricane preparations generally include buying more beer, and ice to keep that beer cold when the power goes out. Some astronomers use the scientific name, while others use the common name. There were times this novel had me creeped out. 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