The Mark of the Dragonfly (World of Solace Series)

ISBN: 0385376472

Author: Johnson, Jaleigh

Condition: New

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 doesnt remember a thing about her life, but the intricate tattoo on her arm is proof that shes from the Dragonfly Territories and that shes 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, StarredA complex and impeccably developed plot-there is plenty to recommend in this novel.-The BulletinAppealing characters and lots of action make it a good choice for young adventure readers.-Booklist