The Dragonfly Pool

<p><b>''Blending history and tragedy with an irresistible wit and verve.'' </b>– <b><i>The Times<br><br>The Dragonfly Pool </i>by Eva Ibbotson is an exciting story of friendship and determination during the Second World War, from the award-winning author of <i>Journey to the River Sea</i> and <i>The Star of Kazan</i>. Illustrated with a gorgeous updated cover by Katie Hickey. </b><br><br>Tally Hamilton is furious to hear she is being sent from London to a horrid, stuffy boarding school in the countryside. And all because of the stupid war. But Delderton Hall is a far more interesting place than Tally ever imagined, and an exciting school trip to the beautiful and luscious kingdom of Bergania whisks Tally into an unexpected adventure . . .<br><br>Will she be able to save her new friend, Prince Karil, from terrible danger before it''s too late?</p>