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The Mark of the Dragonfly

By: Jaleigh Johnson
Narrated by: Kim Mai Guest
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For fans of Frozen, The City of Ember, and The School for Good and Evil, the New York Times best seller 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)

©2014 Jaleigh Johnson (P)2014 Random House Audio

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I loved this book. The characters were amazing and I can hardly wait to read Solace.

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Love this book!

I bought the book because I love dragonflies and fell in love with the characters!

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This story had a lot of twists and turns. New friendships were made, but some fell apart. I would like to know what happens to Mika. Maybe I will find out in the sequel.

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MAKE ANOTHER BOOK PLEASE

The book was amazing a librarian suggested that I read this book and she was so right it is my favorite book I just wish there was a second one if your reading this well ENJOY 😄 📚

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Amazingness would read 1000 times.

The storyline is amazing and unpredictable. The reader reads it so well and changes her voice in range and emotion, and has a beauiful ending

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Love this book

Everything was perfect but I wish that there would be a second book that would be awesome that's all it needs

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Fabulous!

I love this book. Wish it could go on forever.
I'm usually critical of the narration but this one got all the voices just right - they totally matched the characters.
It was very easy to place myself in this believable magical world.
Think I'll go paint a dragonfly!

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I give this story a definite 5 star!!!! It was the best story I have read!


It is a heart warming story about friends, and the end, well it's my favorite part. Make sure to read it!!

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unexpectedly good

I had low expectations of this book because of the shallowness of the genre. but it was a fun light easy delightful listen and interesting enough to make me want to finish it in one day

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A mark of the Dragon Fly

Mark of the dragonfly one thing though it's just I have to read it for reading challenge at school and they said read it before the night was due and so I wanted to use audible and I decided to read it and I thought it was great I thought it was going to be fun what is and I'm glad I had the a mark the dragonfly

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