The Mark of the Dragonfly

<b>For fans of <i>Wrinkle in Time</i> and <i>The School of Good and Evil,</i> the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>The Mark of the Dragonfly</i> 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.</b><br>    Piper has never seen the Mark of the Dragonfly until she finds the girl amid the wreckage of a caravan in the Meteor Fields.<br>    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.<br>    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.<br>    Life for Piper just turned dangerous. A little bit magical. And very exciting, <i>if</i> she can manage to survive the journey.<br><br><b><u>Praise for <i>The Mark of the Dragonfly</i>:</u></b><br>  <br><b>★ </b>“This <b>magnetic middle-grade debut</b>…[is] a page-turner that defies easy categorization and ought to have broad appeal.”—<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, Starred<br>  <br><b>★ </b>“<b>Heart, brains, and courage find a home</b> in a steampunk fantasy worthy of a nod from Baum.”--<i> Kirkus Reviews</i>, Starred<br>  <br><b>★ </b>“<b>A fantastic and original tale of adventure and magic</b>...Piper is a heroine to fall in love with: smart, brave, kind, and mechanically inclined to boot.”—<i>School Library Journal</i>, Starred<br>  <br> “<b>A complex and impeccably developed plot</b>—there is plenty to recommend in this novel.”—<i>The Bulletin</i><br>  <br> “Appealing characters and <b>lots of action make it a good choice for young adventure readers.</b>”—<i>Booklist</i>