| The Mark of the Dragonfly Contributor(s): Johnson, Jaleigh (Author) |
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ISBN: 0385376472 ISBN-13: 9780385376471 Publisher: Yearling Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - Pirates - Juvenile Fiction | Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 820 |
| Series: World of Solace |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.2" W x 7.6" (0.60 lbs) 400 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 165312 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 14.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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 |