Ripped Away
Ripped Away by Shirley Reva Vernick, published by Regal House Publishing, LLC on February 8, 2022, is a young adult fiction novel that combines elements of magical realism and science fiction. This 132-page book follows Abe Pearlman, who, after being overlooked by his crush, seeks distraction in a fortune teller’s shop. He is unexpectedly transported to Victorian London, where he discovers that his crush, Mitzy Singer, is also trapped in this time and place during the infamous Jack the Ripper murders.
In this narrative, Abe and Mitzy must navigate the dangers of their new environment while unraveling the connection between the fortune teller’s prophecy and historical events surrounding one of history’s most notorious criminal cases. As they confront the challenges of survival amid the societal tensions faced by Jewish refugees during this tumultuous period, readers will find a blend of adventure and historical context. Ripped Away offers a unique exploration of time travel and its implications, set against the backdrop of real historical events.
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“Ignored yet again by his crush, Abe Pearlman wanders into Fortunes and Futures for a little diversion. The fortune teller reveals that Abe may be able to save someone’s life. But before he can ask any questions, he’s swept to the slums of Victorian London, where he finds that his crush, Mitzy Singer, has also been banished. Abe and Mitzy soon discover that they’ve been plunked down in the middle of the Jack the Ripper spree. To get back home, they’ll have to work together to figure out how the fortune teller’s prophecy is connected to one of history’s most notorious criminal cases. They’ll also have to survive the outpouring of hate toward Jewish refugees that the Ripper murders triggered. Ripped Away is based on real historical events, including the Ripper crimes, the inquests, and the accusations against immigrants.”–Provided by publisher.
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