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Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged)
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"Beware the seven blessings" When she first utters there words, sixteen-year-old Sally Lockhart doesn't know their meaning. But when an employee of her late father hears them, he dies of fear. Thus begins Sally's terrifying journey into the seamy underworld of Victorian London, in search of clues that will solve the puzzle of ther father's death. Pursued by villains and cutthroats at every turn, she at last uncovers two dark mysteries. One involves the opium trade; the other, a stolen ruby of enormous value. Sally soon learns that she is th the key to both- and that it's worth her very life to find out why.
"In Dickensian fashion, Pullman tells the story of 16-year-old Sally Lockhart, who becomes involved in a deadly web of events as she searches for a mysterious ruby. The novel is a page turner, peopled with despicable hags, forthright heroes, and children living on the underbelly of 19th-century London. The story's events are exciting, with involved plotting. Settings and characterizations are exquisitely drawn. The first entry in a planned trilogy."--(starred) Booklist. Reading level: 6.7.
"In Dickensian fashion, Pullman tells the story of 16-year-old Sally Lockhart, who becomes involved in a deadly web of events as she searches for a mysterious ruby. The novel is a page turner, peopled with despicable hags, forthright heroes, and children living on the underbelly of 19th-century London. The story's events are exciting, with involved plotting. Settings and characterizations are exquisitely drawn. The first entry in a planned trilogy."--(starred) Booklist. Reading level: 6.7.
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9 member(s) found this review helpful.
I really liked this book, the whole trilogy really. It is a little depressing and violent, but it has a lot of good points and morals.
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
My second Philip Pullman read, and I enjoyed this one the best so far. Didn't even know it was considered a "young adult" book when found this brand new looking book at local swap. A thorough story with engaging characters. Loved the different personalities. Actually looking forward to continuing the Sally Lockhart trilogy.
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Sally Lockhart is 16, her father has just died over seas. She soon learns it was MURDER and she is going to find out why he died. Book has everything!
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
An OK read. None of the depth and intrigue of His Dark Materials, though.
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I listened to the audio book version and enjoyed it very much. It is the kind of mystery that fires a child's imagination. Adults can sit back and just enjoy the story.
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Nothing as spectacular as THE GOLDEN COMPASS and the rest of "His Dark Materials" trilogy, but a good young adult story.
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Now, this was a good book! Had to read it in one sitting! Although marketed as a YA novel, the gloves are off - it's a gritty, realistic murder-mystery adventure. Our heroine, recently orphaned Sally Lockhart is a very mature, feisty and self-reliant 16, and the villainous characters she encounters while trying to unravel the cryptic clues she receives regarding her father's death and the whereabouts of a fabulous ruby are truly malevolent.
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Historical fiction for teens.
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I enjoyed both mysteries but I must admit it was one confusing story. Lots of characters with seemingly unrelated happenings that somehow blended together in the end. I especially liked Sally, Frederick, Jim and Adelaide.
Well put together with a surprise ending. This is the first in the series. [book:The Shadow in the North|210919], [book:The Tiger in the Well|210918], and [book:The Tin Princess|87273].
Katrina K. (These books are my guilty pleasure. YA titles, but I'm 45 and my inner 12 year old loves them. I also suggest The Tin Princess. For some reason some editions of these books have horrible covers reminiscent of romance novel covers. YUCK! I don't know why the publishers chose these, but they were a mistake. Do not judge these books by those covers.
Linda L. (This is an excellent for young adults as well as, I believe, grown adults.
It is kind of dreary/dismal in parts and the second book is even more dismal. It was a good read though.
I don't think I will give anything away by saying, my favorite parts are that stereograms are used by some of the people in this book and that the main group of characters treat each other with respect and equally.
I love Stereograms!
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