About This Book
The Name of the Star is a thrilling young adult mystery that blends historical crime with supernatural elements. Rory, a teenager from Louisiana, moves to London for boarding school, only to become an unwitting witness to a series of brutal murders mimicking those of Jack the Ripper. As the investigation unfolds, Rory discovers she can see the ghosts of the victims, drawing her into a secret society of ghost hunters. This book is perfect for mature middle schoolers and high schoolers who enjoy suspense, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural. Parents should be aware of the prominent themes of murder and violence, though handled in a way appropriate for the YA audience, and the eerie, suspenseful tone.
Thrilling ghost-hunting teen mystery as modern-day London is plagued by a sudden outbreak of brutal murders that mimic the horrific crimes of Jack the Ripper. A gorgeously written, chilling, atmospheric thriller.
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How does Rory's experience as an outsider help or hinder her investigation in London?
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What role do the historical Jack the Ripper crimes play in making the modern mystery more suspenseful?
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If you could see ghosts, what would you do? Would you try to help them?
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How does the book balance the elements of mystery, horror, and a typical boarding school story?
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What does the book say about fear and bravery in the face of danger?
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