{"product_id":"9780385376471","title":"The Mark of the Dragonfly","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eWrinkle in Time\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe School of Good and Evil,\u003c\/i\u003e the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Mark of the Dragonfly\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Piper has never seen the Mark of the Dragonfly until she finds the girl amid the wreckage of a caravan in the Meteor Fields.\u003cbr\u003e    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.\u003cbr\u003e    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.\u003cbr\u003e    Life for Piper just turned dangerous. A little bit magical. And very exciting, \u003ci\u003eif\u003c\/i\u003e she can manage to survive the journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Mark of the Dragonfly\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e“This \u003cb\u003emagnetic middle-grade debut\u003c\/b\u003e…[is] a page-turner that defies easy categorization and ought to have broad appeal.”—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e“\u003cb\u003eHeart, brains, and courage find a home\u003c\/b\u003e in a steampunk fantasy worthy of a nod from Baum.”--\u003ci\u003e Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e“\u003cb\u003eA fantastic and original tale of adventure and magic\u003c\/b\u003e...Piper is a heroine to fall in love with: smart, brave, kind, and mechanically inclined to boot.”—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003eA complex and impeccably developed plot\u003c\/b\u003e—there is plenty to recommend in this novel.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Appealing characters and \u003cb\u003elots of action make it a good choice for young adventure readers.\u003c\/b\u003e”—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Random House Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42470157877309,"sku":"9780385376471","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9780385376471_p0.jpg?v=1771588548","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9780385376471","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}