
Jack the Ripper
Burgan(Author)
Aladdin Paperbacks (Publisher)
Published on 15. August 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-4814-7945-5 (ISBN)
Description
In 1888, London's Whitechapel district was terrorized by a mysterious man with a knife targeting women. Between the end of August and beginning of November, he committed five known murders--possibly more. Dubbed "Jack the Ripper" by the press, he continues to fascinate as his legend lives on. 5/8.
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Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
145 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4814-7945-5 (9781481479455)
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Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults. Many of his books have focused on US history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.