

The Mark of the Dragonfly was listed on Bank Street College of Education's "Best Children's Books of the Year" for 2015 in the category of Fantasy, twelve to fourteen. Her World of Solace series for young readers is described as "must have" for libraries. Critics describe her characters as relatable and compelling. 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. I should note that when I began The Mark of the Dragonfly, I assumed it was a young adult publication (the goodreads app doesn't show the genres. I have seen very few steampunk-type books targeted to this age group so this is an exciting addition. 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 Mark of the Dragonfly is a middle-grade, steampunk/fantasy novel written by Jaleigh Johnson.


Johnson has been praised for her world building. The Mark of the Dragonfly - A New York Times Bestseller Cover art by Nigel Quarless. Jaleigh Johnson is an American fantasy writer.
