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From the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller The Mark of the Dragonfly comes another magical and thrilling story that takes readers on an exciting new adventure. a Stella Glass dreams of exploring worlds beyond her home of Solace, but when her famous parents are sent on a historic mission to the Uncharted Lands, it's simply too dangerous for her to join them. By order of the king, she is left behind. a Missing out on the excitement is one thing, but Stella is devastated at the thought of her parents flying into the unknown. So she takes matters into her own hands. Instead of staying with family as planned, she steals away and-right before takeoff-sneaks aboard the airship. a But Stella isn't the only stowaway. a In the cargo bay is a boy who is also desperate to get to the Uncharted Lands. And someone else who's determined to keep the ship from making it there at all. . . . a Praise for Jaleigh Johnson's The Secrets of Solace- ? oHighly recommended for those who have finished with Harry and are too young for Katniss.o -SLJ,aStarred a oAn engaging world rich in detail, mayhem, and adventure . . . All aboard for fantasy lovers with a dual penchant for girl power and keeping up with the Indiana Joneses.o -Kirkus Reviews Praise for Jaleigh Johnson's The Mark of the Dragonfly- a ? oThis magnetic middle-grade debut . . . (is) a page-turner that defies easy categorization and ought to have broad appeal.o -Publishers Weekly, Starred a ? oHeart, brains, and courage find a home in a steampunk fantasy worthy of a nod from Baum.o -Kirkus Reviews, Starred a ? oA 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.o -SLJ, Starred

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<b>Praise for <i>The Mark of the Dragonfly</i> </b> <b> A <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller</b> <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 Review <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 Review <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>SLJ</i>, Starred Review <b>A complex and impeccably developed plot</b> there is plenty to recommend in this novel. <i>The Bulletin</i> Appealing characters and <b>lots of action make it a good choice for young adventure readers.</b> <i>Booklist</i><b>Praise for <i>The Secrets of Solace</i> </b> <b> </b> <b>Highly recommended </b>for those who have finished with Harry and are too young for Katniss. <i>SLJ</i>, Starred Review <b>An engaging world rich in detail, mayhem, and adventure</b> . . . All aboard for fantasy lovers with a dual penchant for girl power and keeping up with the Indiana Joneses. <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <b>With imaginative details</b> . . . <b>readers will be rewarded by exciting action scenes</b> and a deeper knowledge of Solace. <i>Booklist</i> The book <b>nicely balances the firm structure of the archivists orderly lives with the wild abandon of the protagonist.</b> <i>The Bulletin</i>

<b>Praise for <i>The Mark of the Dragonfly</i> </b> <b> A <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller</b> <b>&#9733; </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 Review <b>&#9733; </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 Review <b>&#9733; </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>SLJ</i>, Starred Review <b>A complex and impeccably developed plot</b>--there is plenty to recommend in this novel. --<i>The Bulletin</i> Appealing characters and <b>lots of action make it a good choice for young adventure readers.</b> --<i>Booklist</i><b>Praise for <i>The Secrets of Solace</i> </b> &#9733;<b> </b> <b>Highly recommended </b>for those who have finished with Harry and are too young for Katniss. --<i>SLJ</i>, Starred Review <b>An engaging world rich in detail, mayhem, and adventure</b> . . . All aboard for fantasy lovers with a dual penchant for girl power and keeping up with the Indiana Joneses. --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <b>With imaginative details</b> . . . <b>readers will be rewarded by exciting action scenes</b> and a deeper knowledge of Solace. --<i>Booklist</i> The book <b>nicely balances the firm structure of the archivists' orderly lives with the wild abandon of the protagonist.</b> --<i>The Bulletin</i>

Praise for The Mark of the Dragonfly A New York Times Bestseller â -This magnetic middle-grade debut...[is] a page-turner that defies easy categorization and ought to have broad appeal.---Publishers Weekly, Starred Review â -Heart, brains, and courage find a home in a steampunk fantasy worthy of a nod from Baum.---Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review â -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.---SLJ, Starred Review -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.---BooklistPraise for The Secrets of Solace â -Highly recommended for those who have finished with Harry and are too young for Katniss.---SLJ, Starred Review -An engaging world rich in detail, mayhem, and adventure . . . All aboard for fantasy lovers with a dual penchant for girl power and keeping up with the Indiana Joneses.- --Kirkus Reviews -With imaginative details . . . readers will be rewarded by exciting action scenes and a deeper knowledge of Solace.---Booklist -The book nicely balances the firm structure of the archivists' orderly lives with the wild abandon of the protagonist.---The Bulletin Praise for The Secrets of Solace Highly recommended for those who have finished with Harry and are too young for Katniss. SLJ, Starred Review An engaging world rich in detail, mayhem, and adventure . . . All aboard for fantasy lovers with a dual penchant for girl power and keeping up with the Indiana Joneses. Kirkus Reviews With imaginative details . . . readers will be rewarded by exciting action scenes and a deeper knowledge of Solace. Booklist The book nicely balances the firm structure of the archivists orderly lives with the wild abandon of the protagonist. The Bulletin 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 Review Heart, brains, and courage find a home in a steampunk fantasy worthy of a nod from Baum. Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review 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 Review 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

<b>Praise for <i>The Secrets of Solace</i> </b> <b> </b> <b>Highly recommended </b>for those who have finished with Harry and are too young for Katniss. <i>SLJ</i>, Starred Review <b>An engaging world rich in detail, mayhem, and adventure</b> . . . All aboard for fantasy lovers with a dual penchant for girl power and keeping up with the Indiana Joneses. <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <b>With imaginative details</b> . . . <b>readers will be rewarded by exciting action scenes</b> and a deeper knowledge of Solace. <i>Booklist</i> The book <b>nicely balances the firm structure of the archivists orderly lives with the wild abandon of the protagonist.</b> <i>The Bulletin</i> <b>Praise for <i>The Mark of the Dragonfly</i> </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 Review <b>Heart, brains, and courage find a home</b> in a steampunk fantasy worthy of a nod from Baum. <i>Kirkus Reviews, </i> Starred Review <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 Review <b>A complex and impeccably developed plot</b> there is plenty to recommend in this novel. <i>The Bulletin</i> <b>Appealing characters and lots of action make it a good choice</b> for young adventure readers. <i>Booklist</i>

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Jaleigh Johnson is a New York Times bestselling author as well as a lifelong reader, gamer, and moviegoer. She loves nothing better than to escape into fictional worlds and take part in fantastic adventures. Her novels for young readers include The Mark of the Dragonfly, The Secrets of Solace, and The Quest to the Uncharted Lands. Jaleigh lives and writes in the wilds of the Midwest, but you can visit her online at jaleighjohnson.com or follow @JaleighJohnson on Twitter.

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