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The Mark of the Dragonfly
Jaleigh Johnson
出版
Random House Children's Books
, 2014-03-25
主題
Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship
Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / General
ISBN
0385376464
9780385376464
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=lqU9AQAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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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.
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.
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
, Starred
“
A complex and impeccably developed plot
—there is plenty to recommend in this novel.”—
The Bulletin
“Appealing characters and
lots of action make it a good choice for young adventure readers.
”—
Booklist