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The Name of the Star

The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it's the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across the city, gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper events 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. Even her roommate, who was walking with her at the time, didn't notice the mysterious man. So why can only Rory see him? And more urgently, why has Rory 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.


The Last Little Blue Envelope

Ginny Blackstone thought that the biggest adventure of her life was behind her. She spent last summer traveling around Europe, following the tasks her aunt laid out in a series of letters before she died. When someone stole Ginny’s backpack-and the last little blue envelope inside—she resigned herself to never knowing how it was supposed to end.

Months later, a mysterious boy contacts Ginny from London, saying he’s found her bag. Finally, Ginny can finish what she started. But instead of ending her journey, the last letter starts a new adventure, and Ginny finds she must hold onto her wits-and her heart. This time, there are no instructions.

Reviewer: Diana Coyle
Review: Apr 14, 2011
Genre(s): Contemporary, YA / Teen
Ginny Blackstone believes that the biggest problem she's facing right now is coming up with her college admissions essay, which is due very shortly. Gone are the days of last summer when Ginny was traveling around Europe following the clues to tasks her aunt had left her in little blue envelopes in order for her to learn some life lessons from each one of them. Unfortunately, she never had the chance to finis

Devilish

The only thing that makes St. Teresa's Preparatory School for Girls bearable for Jane is her best friend Ally. But when Ally changes into a whole different person literally overnight the fall of their senior year, Jane's suddenly alone--and very confused. Turns out, Ally has sold her soul in exchange for popularity--to a devil masquerading as a sophomore at St. Teresa's! Now it's up to Jane to put it all on the line to save her friend from this ponytail-wearing, cupcakenibbling demon . . . without losing her own soul in the process. This YA take on Faust in a Catholic girls' high school is clever, fun, and full of tasty surprises.

Reviewer: Danni
Review: Feb 15, 2008
Genre(s): YA / Teen
It's senior year at St. Teresa's Preparatory School for Girls. And the big thing about being a senior is getting a "little" which is getting a freshman or new student and showing them around. But the key is getting a good little. This is where the trouble and story begins. Jane Jarvis' best friend Allison Concord ends up in a messy and very embarrassing situation the first day of senior year. And Jane has

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