“I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story” by Anthony Daniels

On a world where meteor storms rain down strange treasures, thirteen-year-old Piper survives by scavenging the wreckage.

After one storm, she finds something she never expected: a girl named Anna, brilliant, lost, and marked with a dragonfly tattoo that means she belongs to the king. Piper sees a reward for bringing her home. But Piper can’t afford a ticket on the 401, a mile-long armored train, and a dangerous man is hunting for Anna too.

With the help of a mysterious stranger named Gee, Piper sets out on a risky journey across a world on the edge of an industrial revolution.

It’s a fast, inventive blend of fantasy, steampunk, and adventure, with a gutsy heroine and a colloquial voice that pulls you right in. Publishers Weekly called it a page-turner that’s hard to categorize and should appeal to many readers. It’s written for ages ten and up, and works well for young adult readers who like unusual worlds.

This paperback is in good condition, and you can find it at Dead Tree Dreams. Climb aboard.