From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mark of the Dragonfly comes a thrilling fantasy adventure about two magical friends living as refugees in a world that doesn't trust magic. Perfect for fans of Serafina and the Black Cloak and the School for Good and Evil series!
Jaleigh Johnson is a New York Times bestselling author as well as
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, The Quest to the Uncharted Lands,
and The Door to the Lost.
Jaleigh lives and writes in the wilds of the Midwest, but you can
visit her online at jaleighjohnson.com or follow @JaleighJohnson on
Twitter.
Praise for The Door to the Lost:
“This fun, exciting story…and the many well-rendered, imaginative
and heartfelt scenes along the way make this journey
worthwhile.”—The New York Times Book Review
★ “Exquisite worldbuilding will please steadfast fans of
Johnson's...and apropos themes of refugees and found families are
addressed in a way that retains fantasy flavor while realistically
presenting the brutality of ignorance and beauty of humanity. Your
new favorite fantasy."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"Johnson’s immersive world building is vivid...and the fast-paced
action, compelling characters, and one cute magical fox will keep
fantasy-loving kids hooked."—Booklist
"With heartfelt explorations of the meanings of friendship and
family...fans of portal fantasies, steampunk, and action-driven
books will find this an entertaining read and will be left wanting
more."—School Library Journal
Praise for The Mark of the Dragonfly:
A New York Times Bestseller
★ “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.”—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.”—Booklist
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 Quest to the Uncharted Lands:
★ “The author's endearing STEAM-loving heroine and magical hero hit
all the right buttons for middle grade readers....Funny and
heartbreaking...a must-have choice for all middle grade shelves.”
—SLJ, Starred
"A full-throttle fanfare for those with a predilection for alchemy,
adventure, and a little anarchy."—Kirkus Reviews
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