From the time of her father's death, Sally Lockhart feels that all is not right. In trying to unravel the mystery, Sally is pursued by villains but also finds strong friends to help her along the way. The book is set in the underworld of Victorian London. The author has a way with words that quickly draws you into the tale. I can see why it was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, a Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book, a Booklist Editors' Choice and a Winner of the International Reading Association's Children's Book Award. This is only book 1 in the series. I hope to read the rest as well! 230 p.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
The Ruby in the Smoke by Philip Pullman
From the time of her father's death, Sally Lockhart feels that all is not right. In trying to unravel the mystery, Sally is pursued by villains but also finds strong friends to help her along the way. The book is set in the underworld of Victorian London. The author has a way with words that quickly draws you into the tale. I can see why it was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, a Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book, a Booklist Editors' Choice and a Winner of the International Reading Association's Children's Book Award. This is only book 1 in the series. I hope to read the rest as well! 230 p.
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