{"product_id":"dactyl-hill-squad-dactyl-hill-squad-1-isbn-9781338268812","title":"Dactyl Hill Squad (Dactyl Hill Squad #1)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"An unforgettable historical, high-octane adventure.\" -- Dav Pilkey, author-illustrator of the Dog Man series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt'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?     \u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003eA New York Times Notable Book!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is true fire. It is everything I didn't even know I needed.\" -- Jacqueline Woodson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the story that would've made me fall in love with reading when I was a kid.\" -- Tomi Adeyemi\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAwards and Praise for \u003ci\u003eDactyl Hill Squad\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA New York Times Notable BookAn NPR Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book of the YearA Washington Post Best Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year\"Older fascinatingly blends thunder-lizard thrills with lesser-known but important aspects of American history... Readers will adore Magdalys Roca... Far from a natural hero, Magdalys displays a realistic mix of terror and gumption in the face of the monsters around her, reptilian and human. Where else will her adventures carry her? There's another installment of this mind-bendingly original series coming, sure to be eagerly awaited.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e* \"Epic...This high-energy title is perfect for middle graders, with its strong female protagonist, a fresh perspective on history, helpful notes and resources, and an honest portrayal of the complex topics of race and gender.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Delightful historical fantasy... Rooted in real events and attitudes, and appended with facts about the time, this fast-paced adventure makes for a memorable tale in which numerous characters of color take the lead.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"\u003ci\u003eDactyl Hill Squad\u003c\/i\u003e has everything a reader could possibly want in a middle-grade book: action, adventure, magic, humor and dinosaurs. Magdalys is the same kind of young, engaging and flawed protagonist as Philip Pullman's Lyra--a character readers can't help but love even when (especially because) she's frustrating. An entertaining and wholly fulfilling series opener.\" -- \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\"Daniel has imagined the unimaginable and in doing so sends readers on a dino thrill ride. I have been talking about this book nonstop! The kids, the dinosaurs, the Civil War, this book is true fire. It is everything I didn't even know I needed.\" -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBrown Girl Dreaming\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAnother Brooklyn\u003c\/i\u003e\"An extraordinary adventure full of heart and imagination that adults will enjoy reading just as much as kids! This is the story that would've made me fall in love with reading when I was a kid.\" -- Tomi Adeyemi, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eChildren of Blood and Bone\u003c\/i\u003e\"In this Tyrexcellent historical realignment -- fast paced, but deceptively packed with amazing detail -- Older's uprising of sheroes and heroes grips, stomps, and soars from start to finish.\" -- Rita Williams-Garcia, three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOne Crazy Summer\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDactyl Hill Squad\u003c\/i\u003e is an engaging, lively adventure with a heroine I wish I were, in a world I didn't want to leave.\" -- Jesmyn Ward, two-time National Book Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eSing, Unburied, Sing\u003c\/i\u003e\"This incredible story brings history to life with power, honesty, and fun.\" -- Laurie Halse Anderson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eChains\u003c\/i\u003e\"A crackling fantasy adventure full of thrilling scenes.\" -- James McPherson, author of Pulitzer Prize-winner \u003ci\u003eBattle Cry of Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e\"Kids, the Civil War, and dinosaurs -- action doesn't get any better than this!\" -- Tamora Pierce, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Song of the Lioness\u003c\/i\u003e\"As an historian of New York City, I'm thrilled with Daniel José Older's melding of the best of history and fantasy in \u003ci\u003eDactyl Hill Squad\u003c\/i\u003e. I couldn't put it down!\" -- Leslie Harris, author of \u003ci\u003eIn the Shadow of Slavery\u003c\/i\u003e\"This action-packed historical fantasy adventure should have wide appeal, leaving fans eager for the next installment. Dino-fueled fun with depth.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Older's rousing mix of actual history and dinosaurs will be irresistible to the upper-elementary and middle-school crowds.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"Middle schoolers will be drawn to this new alternate history adventure series... Nonstop action keeps readers engaged... It is worth noting that this novel is richly infused with real historical people and places. The social and political issue of racial prejudice permeates the storyline... Look for this series to be popular with students and spur further interest in the Civil War.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eAwards and Praise for \u003ci\u003eFreedom Fire\u003c\/i\u003e (Dactyl Hill Squad #2)\u003c\/b\u003eA Publishers Weekly Best of Summer Reading 2019\"An unforgettable historical, high-octane adventure.\" -- Dav Pilkey, author-illustrator of the Dog Man series* \"Blisteringly paced, thought-provoking adventure.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Intelligent, rousing, and abundantly diverse, this is every bit as satisfying as the first installment.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Older has middle-graders' number with this dino-charged series. Stampedes are likely!\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvance Praise for \u003ci\u003eDactyl Hill Squad\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Daniel has imagined the unimaginable and in doing so sends readers on a dino thrill ride. I have been talking about this book nonstop! The kids, the dinosaurs, the Civil War, this book is true fire. It is everything I didn't even know I needed.\" –Jacqueline Woodson, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An extraordinary adventure full of heart and imagination that adults will enjoy reading just as much as kids! This is the story that would've made me fall in love with reading when I was a kid.\" -- Tomi Adeyemi, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eChildren of Blood and Bone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In this Tyrexcellent historical realignment – fast paced, but deceptively packed with amazing detail – Older's uprising of sheroes and heroes grips, stomps, and soars from start to finish.\" –Rita Williams-Garcia, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOne Crazy Summer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDactyl Hill Squad\u003c\/i\u003e is an engaging, lively adventure with a heroine I wish I were, in a world I didn't want to leave.\" –Jesmyn Ward, two-time National Book Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eSing, Unburied, Sing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This incredible story brings history to life with power, honesty, and fun.\" -- Laurie Halse Anderson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eChains\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A crackling fantasy adventure full of thrilling scenes.\" -- James McPherson, author of Pulitzer Prize-winner \u003ci\u003eBattle Cry for Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As an historian of New York City, I'm thrilled with Daniel José Older's melding of the best of history and fantasy in Dactyl Hill Squad. I couldn't put it down! It was wonderful to see familiar people, places, and events in fantastic but still humanly true circumstances.What a perfect way to introduce history to a new generation of readers–I can't wait to share this book with my nephews.Thank you, Daniel José Older!\" –Leslie Harris, author of \u003ci\u003eIn the Shadow of Slavery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShadowhouse Fall\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Older paints a compelling picture of contemporary life for black and brown teens in cities.... Lit.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Review\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Dynamic, smart.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Older has upped the ante.... This entry adds a layer of social activism that is refreshing and timely.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Older takes the idea of fantasy as metaphor and smashes it to bits, bringing us to a Brooklyn steeped in magic that feels utterly real and punch-to-the-gut perilous. A powerful adventure that blurs the line between the real and the imagined in daring, breathtaking ways, \u003ci\u003eShadowhouse Fall\u003c\/i\u003e is not only a thrilling hero's journey, but a magical revolution on the page.\" -- Leigh Bardugo, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSix of Crows\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCrooked Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brilliant. . . . A novel about Brooklyn, love, spirituality, family and something else. Something I can't even explain but am enthralled by and want more of. This is the beauty and magic of Older's writing--he leaves us openmouthed and speechless, asking 'What just happened to me?!' Loved this book.\" -- Jacqueline Woodson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAnother Brooklyn\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBrown Girl Dreaming\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eShadowhouse Fall\u003c\/i\u003e flips and reshuffles principles of light and darkness in stunning revelation after revelation. Older's vivid ink and prose deftly obliterates any bounds between a tangible and a supernatural Brooklyn. I am still under its spell.\" -- Rita Williams-Garcia, three-time Coretta Scott King Author Award-winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Here is the real Brooklyn: myriad cultural communities caught in the squeeze and pressure of gentrification, and of course, the shadows and perils of the undead -- and the tough, wise, and lovable Sierra Santiago is there to navigate us through it all. Older is a brilliant storyteller, and with sharp, smart, and hilarious dialogue and prose, \u003ci\u003eShadowhouse Fall\u003c\/i\u003e is a fresh, enthralling speculative novel for readers of all ages.\" -- Brendan Kiely, award-winning co-author of \u003ci\u003eAll-American Boys\u003c\/i\u003e, and critically acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last True Love Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShadowshaper\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Top Ten YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection\u003cbr\u003eA Top Ten ALA Quick Pick\u003cbr\u003eA Kirkus Prize Finalist\u003cbr\u003eAn Andre Award Nominee\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's Book\u003cbr\u003eAn NPR Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In the best urban fantasy, the city is not just a backdrop, but functions as a character in its own right . . . That is certainly true in Daniel José Older's magnificent \u003ci\u003eShadowshaper\u003c\/i\u003e, which gives us a Brooklyn that is vital, authentic, and under attack. . . Older is able to infuse \u003ci\u003eShadowshaper\u003c\/i\u003e with the spirit of Brooklyn in the summer, where the possibility of magic hangs shimmering in the air. This is a world that readers cannot help wanting to live in and, as with all great urban fantasies, harboring a suspicion that perhaps we already do.\" -- Holly Black, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Coldest Girl in Coldtown\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Iron Trial\u003c\/i\u003e, in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Older's book is a first-rate example of how representation, diversity and themes of social justice and identity can be skillfully woven into a narrative -- not so that they disappear, but so that the story pivots on them in a way that is authentic, exciting, and ultimately satisfying.\" -- Cory Doctorow, \u003ci\u003eBoing Boing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The strength of Older's tale is in his meticulous attention to the details of the life of a brown-skinned, natural-haired Puerto Rican teenage girl. Older's storytelling is rich enough to warrant such treatment, because this is a world that will stay with readers long after the last page.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Warm, strong, vernacular, dynamic -- a must.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Excellent diverse genre fiction in an appealing package.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"What makes Older's story exceptional is the way Sierra belongs in her world, grounded in family, friends, and an awareness of both history and change.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Smart writing with a powerful message that never overwhelms the terrific storytelling.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Older not only gives readers a diverse cast, but he stays true to their background, language and community, lending an authenticity to his work... If you're a YA urban fantasy reader looking for something creative and different, try Shadowshaper on for size.\" -- \u003ci\u003eRomantic Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Exactly the kind of title Walter Dean Myers charged his peers to pen at the onset of his career and the kind of narrative he was still imploring publishers to fete in the twilight of his life, one that takes young readers, their unique needs and their racial and cultural realities seriously. \u003ci\u003eShadowshaper\u003c\/i\u003e would make him proud.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Joyful and assertive and proud, and makes me want to read everything else of Older's, for more of these voices, connections and lives.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNational Public Radio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sierra Santiago is the type of character we've all hoped we could have in YA.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBustle.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Daniel José Older is one of my favorite new voices, and I can't wait to see what he (and Sierra) come up with next.\" -- Anika Noni Rose, star of Dreamgirls and The Princess and the Frog\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I highly recommend Shadowshaper... it is exceptional in a great many ways.\" -- Debbie Reese, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Indians in Children's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of my favorite books of the year, period.\" -- Rebecca Schinsky, \u003ci\u003eBookRiot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Shadowshaper is a game changer.\" -- \u003ci\u003eFlavorPill\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e      Daniel José Older has always loved monsters, whether historical, prehistorical, or imaginary. His debut series for young adults, the Shadowshaper Cypher, has earned starred reviews, the International Latino Book Award, and New York Times Notable Book and NPR Best Book of the Year picks, among other accolades. His debut middle-grade series, Dactyl Hill Squad, was named to the New York Times Notable Book list and to the NPR and Washington Post Best Book of the Year lists, among others. He has worked as a bike messenger, a waiter, and a teacher, and was a New York City paramedic for ten years. Daniel splits his time between Brooklyn and New Orleans.     \u003c\/div\u003e | \"This book is true fire. It is everything I didn't even know I needed.\" -- \u003cb\u003eJacqueline Woodson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This is the story that would've made me fall in love with reading when I was a kid.\" -- Tomi Adeyemi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt'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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagdalys 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? | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDactyl Hill Squad\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is true fire. It is everything I didn't even know I needed.\" -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the story that would've made me fall in love with reading when I was a kid.\" -- Tomi Adeyemi, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eChildren of Blood and Bone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Older's uprising of sheroes and heroes grips, stomps, and soars from start to finish.\" -- Rita Williams-Garcia, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOne Crazy Summer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDactyl Hill Squad\u003c\/i\u003e is an engaging, lively adventure with a heroine I wish I were, in a world I didn't want to leave.\" -- Jesmyn Ward, two-time National Book Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eSing, Unburied, Sing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This incredible story brings history to life with power, honesty, and fun.\" -- Laurie Halse Anderson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eChains\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003eIt'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 fe\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e      Part One: The Raptor Claw1. Out the Door and Away2. City of Whispers3. Knuckleskull Checkpoint4. A Letter from the Front5. Fire at the Zanzibar6. Brachy7. Ka-Blam!8. A Refuge in Ruins9. The Records Room10. Run!11. The River CrossingPart Two: Dactyl Hill12. Midnight at the Bochinche13. A Dapper Morning14. Rooftop Dactyls15. The Silo on the Edge of Town16. Updates and Rumblings17. A Squad Is Born18. Assignments, Warnings, and a Code19. Mission to Manhattan20. Manhattan Skyline21. The Not-So-Humble Abode of Mr. Harrison Weed22. Caught!23. Hedgehog, Granted24. Trouble and More Trouble25. Silo Jones26. Plotting \u0026amp; Planning, Planning \u0026amp; PlottingPart Three: Rescue Run27. Out and Away Over the Rooftops28. Piers \u0026amp; Pirates29. Out into the Blue30. Battle for the Ocarrion31. Sea Flight32. Chase Back to the Harbor33. Cry Havoc34. Stakeout35. Parapet Swoop36. Attack!37. Abre Camino38. The Shake ’n’ Drop39. A Journey BeginsAuthor’s Note     \u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cb\u003eAwards and Praise for \u003ci\u003eDactyl Hill Squad\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA New York Times Notable BookAn NPR Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book of the YearA Washington Post Best Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year\"Older fascinatingly blends thunder-lizard thrills with lesser-known but important aspects of American history... Readers will adore Magdalys Roca... Far from a natural hero, Magdalys displays a realistic mix of terror and gumption in the face of the monsters around her, reptilian and human. Where else will her adventures carry her? There's another installment of this mind-bendingly original series coming, sure to be eagerly awaited.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e* \"Epic...This high-energy title is perfect for middle graders, with its strong female protagonist, a fresh perspective on history, helpful notes and resources, and an honest portrayal of the complex topics of race and gender.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Delightful historical fantasy... Rooted in real events and attitudes, and appended with facts about the time, this fast-paced adventure makes for a memorable tale in which numerous characters of color take the lead.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"\u003ci\u003eDactyl Hill Squad\u003c\/i\u003e has everything a reader could possibly want in a middle-grade book: action, adventure, magic, humor and dinosaurs. Magdalys is the same kind of young, engaging and flawed protagonist as Philip Pullman's Lyra--a character readers can't help but love even when (especially because) she's frustrating. An entertaining and wholly fulfilling series opener.\" -- \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\"Daniel has imagined the unimaginable and in doing so sends readers on a dino thrill ride. I have been talking about this book nonstop! The kids, the dinosaurs, the Civil War, this book is true fire. It is everything I didn't even know I needed.\" -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBrown Girl Dreaming\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAnother Brooklyn\u003c\/i\u003e\"An extraordinary adventure full of heart and imagination that adults will enjoy reading just as much as kids! This is the story that would've made me fall in love with reading when I was a kid.\" -- Tomi Adeyemi, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eChildren of Blood and Bone\u003c\/i\u003e\"In this Tyrexcellent historical realignment -- fast paced, but deceptively packed with amazing detail -- Older's uprising of sheroes and heroes grips, stomps, and soars from start to finish.\" -- Rita Williams-Garcia, three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOne Crazy Summer\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDactyl Hill Squad\u003c\/i\u003e is an engaging, lively adventure with a heroine I wish I were, in a world I didn't want to leave.\" -- Jesmyn Ward, two-time National Book Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eSing, Unburied, Sing\u003c\/i\u003e\"This incredible story brings history to life with power, honesty, and fun.\" -- Laurie Halse Anderson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eChains\u003c\/i\u003e\"A crackling fantasy adventure full of thrilling scenes.\" -- James McPherson, author of Pulitzer Prize-winner \u003ci\u003eBattle Cry of Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e\"Kids, the Civil War, and dinosaurs -- action doesn't get any better than this!\" -- Tamora Pierce, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Song of the Lioness\u003c\/i\u003e\"As an historian of New York City, I'm thrilled with Daniel José Older's melding of the best of history and fantasy in \u003ci\u003eDactyl Hill Squad\u003c\/i\u003e. I couldn't put it down!\" -- Leslie Harris, author of \u003ci\u003eIn the Shadow of Slavery\u003c\/i\u003e\"This action-packed historical fantasy adventure should have wide appeal, leaving fans eager for the next installment. Dino-fueled fun with depth.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Older's rousing mix of actual history and dinosaurs will be irresistible to the upper-elementary and middle-school crowds.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"Middle schoolers will be drawn to this new alternate history adventure series... Nonstop action keeps readers engaged... It is worth noting that this novel is richly infused with real historical people and places. The social and political issue of racial prejudice permeates the storyline... 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