"An unforgettable historical, high-octane adventure." -- Dav Pilkey, author-illustrator of the Dog Man seriesIt's 1863 and dinosaurs roam the streets of New York as the Civil War rages between raptor-mounted armies down South. Magdalys Roca and her friends from the Colored Orphan Asylum are on a field trip when the Draft Riots break out, and a number of their fellow orphans are kidnapped by an evil magistrate, Richard Riker.Magdalys and her friends flee to Brooklyn and settle in the Dactyl Hill neighborhood, where black and brown New Yorkers have set up an independent community -- a safe haven from the threats of Manhattan. Together with the Vigilance Committee, they train to fly on dactylback, discover new friends and amazing dinosaurs, and plot to take down Riker. Can Magdalys and the squad rescue the rest of their friends before it's too late?
✔ Author(s): Daniel José Older
✔ Title: Dactyl Hill Squad (Dactyl Hill Squad #1) (1)
✔ Rating : 4.4 out of 5 base on (124 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1338268821
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Dactyl Hill Squad by Daniel José Older
Sara Poole
Follow the thrilling adventures of an unlikely hero in a world full of danger and intrigue. The author's fast-paced writing and imaginative plot keep you on the edge of your seat. Each character is well-developed, adding depth to the exciting narrative. The twists and turns make for a rollercoaster of emotions. It's an exhilarating read that captures the essence of adventure. Perfect for fans of action-packed stories.
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