{"product_id":"thunder-run-dactyl-hill-squad-3-volume-3-9781338268874","title":"Thunder Run (Dactyl Hill Squad #3): Volume 3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThunder Run (Dactyl Hill Squad #3): Volume 3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An unforgettable historical, high-octane adventure.\" -- Dav Pilkey, author-illustrator of the Dog Man series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMagdalys's connection with the dinosaurs has led the US Army to some important victories, but the Civil War's not over yet and the squad members find themselves fighting deep in the Louisiana bayou. Then General Ulysses S. Grant himself entrusts Magdalys with a top secret mission -- one that the very success of the Union depends on. Because as the friends will soon find out, the United States has more than one enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImperial troops are gathering along the Mexican border, forming an alliance with the Confederates in pursuit of spreading slavery, and suddenly the Union is facing battles on two fronts. But they are barely holding their own against one army -- how can they possibly defeat two?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs New Orleans is surrounded and desperate battle plans laid, Magdalys and her friends set off to disrupt a scheme that would destroy everything she cares about. But to do it, she'll have to push her dinowrangling skills further than she's ever been able to before. Can Magdalys defeat the fiercest rival she's ever ever faced and save the fractured nation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Dactyl Hill Squad Book 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThunder Run is the third installment in the award-winning Dactyl Hill Squad series by Daniel José Older. This middle-grade historical fantasy combines authentic Civil War history with dinosaurs, creating an action-packed adventure that engages young readers aged 9-12. The story follows Magdalys as she navigates battles in the Louisiana bayou and faces enemies on multiple fronts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardcover edition features the complete story of Magdalys's most dangerous mission yet, where she must use her unique dinowrangling abilities to save the Union from a Confederate-Imperial alliance. Set against the backdrop of New Orleans and the Civil War era, this book delivers both educational content about US history and thrilling fantasy adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel 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\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493446619410,"sku":"9781338268874","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ac9919e1-2cac-483a-9caf-4308bd7c9ebd.jpg?v=1730647991","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/thunder-run-dactyl-hill-squad-3-volume-3-9781338268874","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}