the mark of the dragonfly by jaleigh johnson

“ A complex and impeccably developed plot-there is plenty to recommend in this novel.”- The Bulletin ★ “ 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 ★ “ Heart, brains, and courage find a home in a steampunk fantasy worthy of a nod from Baum.”- Kirkus Reviews, Starred ★ “This magnetic middle-grade debut… a page-turner that defies easy categorization and ought to have broad appeal.”- Publishers Weekly, Starred And very exciting, if she can manage to survive the journey. And stowing away is a difficult prospect-everyone knows that getting past the peculiar green-eyed boy who stands guard is nearly impossible. But a ticket costs more coin than Piper could make in a year. The one sure way to the Territories is the 401, a great old beauty of a train. Which means a reward for Piper if she can get the girl home.

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. Piper has never seen the Mark of the Dragonfly until she finds the girl amid the wreckage of a caravan in the Meteor Fields. For fans of Frozen, The City of Ember, 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.

The mark of the dragonfly by jaleigh johnson