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The Ruby in the Smoke (Sally Lockhart, Bk 1)
The Ruby in the Smoke - Sally Lockhart, Bk 1
Author: Philip Pullman
"Beware the Seven Blessings..." — When she first utters these words, Sally Lockhart doesn't understand 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 her fath...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780679884279
ISBN-10: 0679884270
Publication Date: 1996
Pages: 230
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Random House
Book Type: Paperback
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 reviewed The Ruby in the Smoke (Sally Lockhart, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 9
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.
reviewed The Ruby in the Smoke (Sally Lockhart, Bk 1) on + 53 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
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.
leSahraBird avatar reviewed The Ruby in the Smoke (Sally Lockhart, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
An OK read. None of the depth and intrigue of His Dark Materials, though.
reviewed The Ruby in the Smoke (Sally Lockhart, Bk 1) on + 61 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
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!
mpmarus avatar reviewed The Ruby in the Smoke (Sally Lockhart, Bk 1) on + 133 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Not a bad mystery; kind of in the English model, not much gore, emphasis on the mystery.

Says "young adult" but grown-ups who enjoy who-dun-its will not be disappointed.
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 MarciNYC avatar reviewed The Ruby in the Smoke (Sally Lockhart, Bk 1) on
The first in Pullman's 'Sally Lockhart Trilogy' this book captivated me from the opening chapter. Sally is a non-traditional young woman of her time -- the type of woman I imagine I would have liked to have been if I lived then. It's an engaging story and (in my opinion) much more enjoyable than Pullman's more popular 'His Dark Materials' books.
richlayers avatar reviewed The Ruby in the Smoke (Sally Lockhart, Bk 1) on + 10 more book reviews
I read this ages ago, and it's just been hanging around my collection for ages. I do remember having a very favorable impression of the book, and think it would be enjoyable for any young adult reader interested in this genre (mystery/Victorian period).

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