"Stella's parents are on the first expedition to the uncharted lands of Solace, but Stella doesn't want to be left behind. Stowing away aboard the ship, she finds a mysterious boy who is also hiding, and he's keeping a very big secret. She must decide whether to trust him or risk the fate of the expedition"-- 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. 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. 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. But Stella isn't the only stowaway. In the cargo bay is a boy who is also desperate to get to the Uncharted Lands. And someone

who's determined to keep the ship from making it there at all. . . . Praise for Jaleigh Johnson's The Secrets of Solace- ? "Highly recommended for those who have finished with Harry and are too young for Katniss." -SLJ,Starred "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 Praise for Jaleigh Johnson's 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." -SLJ, Starred