
The Mark of the Dragonfly
Jaleigh Johnson(Author)
Random House Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
Published on 21. July 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-385-37647-1 (ISBN)
Description
For fans of Wrinkle in Time and The School of Good and Evil, the New York Times bestseller The Mark of the Dragonfly is a fast-paced adventure story about a mysterious girl and a fearless boy, set in a magical world that is both exciting and dangerous.
Piper has never seen the Mark of the Dragonfly until she finds the girl amid the wreckage of a caravan in the Meteor Fields.
The girl doesn't remember a thing about her life, but the intricate tattoo on her arm is proof that she's from the Dragonfly Territories and that she's protected by the king. Which means a reward for Piper if she can get the girl home.
The one sure way to the Territories is the 401, a great old beauty of a train. But a ticket costs more coin than Piper could make in a year. And stowing away is a difficult prospect-everyone knows that getting past the peculiar green-eyed boy who stands guard is nearly impossible.
Life for Piper just turned dangerous. A little bit magical. And very exciting, if she can manage to survive the journey.
Praise for The Mark of the Dragonfly:
★ "This magnetic middle-grade debut…[is] a page-turner that defies easy categorization and ought to have broad appeal."-Publishers Weekly, Starred
★ "Heart, brains, and courage find a home in a steampunk fantasy worthy of a nod from Baum."-- Kirkus Reviews, Starred
★ "A fantastic and original tale of adventure and magic...Piper is a heroine to fall in love with: smart, brave, kind, and mechanically inclined to boot."-School Library Journal, Starred
"A complex and impeccably developed plot-there is plenty to recommend in this novel."-The Bulletin
"Appealing characters and lots of action make it a good choice for young adventure readers."-Booklist
Piper has never seen the Mark of the Dragonfly until she finds the girl amid the wreckage of a caravan in the Meteor Fields.
The girl doesn't remember a thing about her life, but the intricate tattoo on her arm is proof that she's from the Dragonfly Territories and that she's protected by the king. Which means a reward for Piper if she can get the girl home.
The one sure way to the Territories is the 401, a great old beauty of a train. But a ticket costs more coin than Piper could make in a year. And stowing away is a difficult prospect-everyone knows that getting past the peculiar green-eyed boy who stands guard is nearly impossible.
Life for Piper just turned dangerous. A little bit magical. And very exciting, if she can manage to survive the journey.
Praise for The Mark of the Dragonfly:
★ "This magnetic middle-grade debut…[is] a page-turner that defies easy categorization and ought to have broad appeal."-Publishers Weekly, Starred
★ "Heart, brains, and courage find a home in a steampunk fantasy worthy of a nod from Baum."-- Kirkus Reviews, Starred
★ "A fantastic and original tale of adventure and magic...Piper is a heroine to fall in love with: smart, brave, kind, and mechanically inclined to boot."-School Library Journal, Starred
"A complex and impeccably developed plot-there is plenty to recommend in this novel."-The Bulletin
"Appealing characters and lots of action make it a good choice for young adventure readers."-Booklist
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: Fifth Grade and over, Interest Age: From 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (digest)
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
427 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-385-37647-1 (9780385376471)
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Jaleigh Johnson is a New York Times bestselling author who lives and writes in the wilds of the Midwest. She has written fiction for middle-grade readers and for adults, including the World of Solace series, and novels for Dungeons and Dragons, Marvel, and Assassin's Creed. Johnson is an avid gamer and lifelong geek. Visit her online at Jaleighjohnson.com or on Instagram @jaleighjohnson23.