The Name of the Star
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 352
Published: 2011
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Shades Of London, The Shades Of London .
This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.
There are 352 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2011 by HarperCollins Publishers .
Maureen Johnson is the best-selling author of 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Devilish, Girl at Sea, The Name of the Star, and Suite Scarlett. Visit Maureen online at www. maureenjohnsonbooks. com
This book is in the following series:
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Iowa Teen Award - Grades 8-12
This book was recognised in the Grades 8-12 category of the Iowa Teen Award.
Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers
This book was recognised by the Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers.
Volunteer State Book Award - High School
This book was recognised in the High School category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Green Mountain Book Award
This book was recognised by the Green Mountain Book Award.
Iowa Teen Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Teen Award.
Beehive Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Beehive Award.
Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award
This book was recognised by the Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award.
Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.
Rhode Island Book Awards - Teen
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Rhode Island Book Awards.
Sequoyah Book Award
This book was recognised by the Sequoyah Book Award.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
Kentucky Blue Grass Award - Grades 9-12
This book was recognised in the Grades 9-12 category by the Kentucky Blue Grass Award.
Edgar Allan Poe Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Edgar Allan Poe Award.
"A gorgeously written, chilling, atmospheric thriller. The streets of London have never been so sinister or so romantic." Cassandra Clare, author of THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS
"An unputdownable thrill ride that will leave you gasping, laughing, and dreaming of London."
Ally Carter, bestselling author of the GALLAGHER GIRLS series and HEIST SOCIETY
"This book made me want to give up everything, move to London, and fight ghosts."
Holly Black, bestselling author of MODERN FAERIE TALE series
Praise for 13 Little Blue Envelopes
"Equal parts poignant, funny and inspiring, with a delicious fairytale ending."
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Johnson's writing is sophisticated and humorous, her characterisations pitch perfect."
Kirkus Reviews
