The Dragonfly Pool - Hardcover

Ibbotson, Eva

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ISBN 10: 0230704581 ISBN 13: 9780230704589

Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books, 2008

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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 unusual and interesting place than Tally ever imagined, and she soon falls in love with its eccentric staff and pupils. Now she’s even organizing an exciting school trip to the kingdom of Bergania. although Tally never expected to meet the prince.

Prince Karil hates his life at the palace and he is only truly happy when he escapes to the dragonfly pool, a remote spot in the forests of Bergania. Then Karil meets a feisty English girl who brings the promise of adventure. But his country is under threat, and the prince soon looks to his new friend Tally for survival as well as friendship.

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Book Description:

One of the most eagerly awaited children's novels of the year, THE DRAGONFLY POOL is the new historical epic from the bestselling, multi-award-winning author of JOURNEY TO THE RIVER SEA.

About the Author:

Eva Ibbotson was born in Vienna, but when the Nazis came to power her family fled to England and she was sent to boarding school. She became a writer while bringing up her four children, and her bestselling novels for both adults and children have been published around the world. Her books have also won and been shortlisted for many prizes. Eva lives in Newcastle.

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