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
