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The Mark of the Dragonfly - Jaleigh Johnson
The Mark of the Dragonfly
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For fans of The City of Ember and The School of Good and Evil, 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... show more
For fans of The City of Ember and The School of Good and Evil, 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.[STAR] "This magnetic middle-grade debut...[is] a page-turner that defies easy categorization and ought to have broad appeal."-Publishers Weekly, starred[STAR] "Heart, brains, and courage find a home in a steampunk fantasy worthy of a nod from Baum."-Kirkus Reviews, starred[STAR] "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
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Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780385376471 (0385376472)
ASIN: 0385376472
Publisher: Yearling
Pages no: 400
Edition language: English
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Reading is my ESCAPE from Reality!
Reading is my ESCAPE from Reality! rated it
4.0 Mark of the Dragonfly
Piper, a young girl with a talent for fixing mechanical things, finds Anna (a young girl with amnesia who needs her help) and together they take the 401 train trying to escape the man pursuing them. There they meet Gee, a boy who can transform into a dragon and who might be able to help them. Pipe...
Kathryn Reads KidLit
Kathryn Reads KidLit rated it
4.0 The Mark of the Dragonfly
I would do a 4.5 if I could. I fell right into this new world and loved learning more about it as the book unfolded. I was caught up in the story and wanted to know where it was going - and was thrown for a loop a few times with unexpected twists. I think that the gorgeous cover will pull kids in...
ReaderMarija's Reviews
ReaderMarija's Reviews rated it
4.0
The first words that come to mind when reading this novel are quick, engaging and ultimately satisfying. The reader is immediately immersed in Piper and Anna’s journey of discovery, and though a perceptive reader might be able to deduce the hidden secrets interspersed throughout the text, knowing th...
Blah, Blah, Blah, Book Blog
Blah, Blah, Blah, Book Blog rated it
3.0 The Mark of the Dragonfly
I felt like I was missing out when I kept hearing about Steampunk – so I tried to keep an eye out for it in my reading. Now, everywhere I turn I am hearing about it; “Steampunk” clothing was recently the theme of my daughters’ favorite TV fashion show. But for me, Steampunk is just a fancy new name ...
Jessica (HDB)
Jessica (HDB) rated it
3.0 The Mark of the Dragonfly
Another tough one to review, my friends. The Mark of the Dragonfly held my attention so well, but it just didn't have that spark for me. In fact, to me it almost felt like two different books. The first few chapters introduced me to a wide world, full of mysterious objects that fall from the sky ins...
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