Skye Melki-Wegner started writing as soon as she could hold a pen. She was immediately drawn to fantasy--and soon her notebooks overflowed with dragons, pixies, and wizards. After graduating with an honors degree in law, she traded in practicing law for writing fantasy novels. Her first middle-grade trilogy, The Deadlands, draws inspiration from her time working in a museum (where some of her colleagues were dinosaurs).
Praise for The Deadlands: Hunted
"This is my favorite middle grade book of the year . . . Full of
heart, I would have inhaled a series like this as a kid--I did as
an adult. It's the full package." --New York Times-bestselling
author Amie Kaufman "A claw-biting epic fantasy full of family
drama, clever humor, nonstop action, weighty themes, and of course,
the coolest band of misfit dinosaurs around." --John David
Anderson, author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day and Posted
"A fast-paced trilogy opener . . . will undoubtedly spark interest
among Jurassic enthusiasts, and the engaging adventure will entice
readers." --Publishers Weekly "A terrific series opener . . . The
world building is exquisite, with intricate mythologies,
governments, and histories in place. The growing rapport between
species is a delight, and though the focus is on friendship and
family, there are deeper meditations on morality and war. A treat
for any dinosaur devotee." --Booklist
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