Dactyl Hill Squad

"Daniel José Older’s middle-grade debut follows Cuban-born Magdalys Roca and her friends from the Colored Orphan Asylum as they navigate Civil War-era New York City … on dinosaurs. As the city descends into chaos, the gang finds themselves on the run from an evil official who has been abducting children, claiming they’re fugitive slaves. Dactyl Hill Squad is a fast-paced adventure, an enjoyable blend of fantasy and history perfect for dino-loving adults and kids alike."