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Jonathan Starling's father is in an asylum and his home has been attacked when, while running away from kidnappers, he stumbles upon Darkside, a terrifying and hidden part of London ruled by the descendants of Jack the Ripper, where Jonathan is in mortal danger if he cannot find the way out.

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Main Author: Becker, Tom, 1981-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Orchard Books, 2008.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Supernatural > Young adult fiction.
London (England) > Young adult fiction.
England > Young adult fiction.
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Summary:Jonathan Starling's father is in an asylum and his home has been attacked when, while running away from kidnappers, he stumbles upon Darkside, a terrifying and hidden part of London ruled by the descendants of Jack the Ripper, where Jonathan is in mortal danger if he cannot find the way out.
Item Description:Originally published: London : Scholastic, 2007.
Physical Description:294 p. ; 22 cm.
Awards:A Junior Library Guild selection
ISBN:0545037395 (reinforced) :
9780545037396 (reinforced) :
Author Notes:Since Tom Becker learned to hold a pen, he wanted to become a writer. Tom studied history at Oxford University and was inspired by the otherworldly atmosphere of this academic institution. He used to spend long days studying and reading in the University library, but now he spends long days writing. He is the author of the first two books in the Darkside series. His first book in the series, DARKSIDE, was awarded the 2007 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, which celebrates new talent. He lives in the UK.

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