{"product_id":"the-mark-of-the-dragonfly-paperback","title":"The Mark of the Dragonfly - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJaleigh Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eWrinkle in Time\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe School of Good and Evil, \u003c\/i\u003e the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Mark of the Dragonfly\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Piper has never seen the Mark of the Dragonfly until she finds the girl amid the wreckage of a caravan in the Meteor Fields.\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e Life for Piper just turned dangerous. A little bit magical. And very exciting, \u003ci\u003eif\u003c\/i\u003e she can manage to survive the journey. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Mark of the Dragonfly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"This \u003cb\u003emagnetic middle-grade debut\u003c\/b\u003e... is] a page-turner that defies easy categorization and ought to have broad appeal.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eHeart, brains, and courage find a home\u003c\/b\u003e in a steampunk fantasy worthy of a nod from Baum.\"--\u003ci\u003e Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA fantastic and original tale of adventure and magic\u003c\/b\u003e...Piper is a heroine to fall in love with: smart, brave, kind, and mechanically inclined to boot.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003cb\u003eA complex and impeccably developed plot\u003c\/b\u003e--there is plenty to recommend in this novel.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Appealing characters and \u003cb\u003elots of action make it a good choice for young adventure readers.\u003c\/b\u003e\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJaleigh Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e is a\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author as well as lifelong reader, gamer, and moviegoer. She loves nothing better than to escape into fictional worlds and take part in fantastic adventures. Her novels for young readers include \u003ci\u003eThe Mark of the Dragonfly\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Secrets of Solace\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e She lives and writes in the wilds of the Midwest, but you can visit her online at jaleighjohnson.com or on Twitter @JaleighJohnson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.6 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 21, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark of the Dragonfly\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762137399584,"sku":"9780385376471","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/aefdbd10061dab6cc4de1585944d1826.webp?v=1780218287","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-mark-of-the-dragonfly-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}