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The Dragonfly Pool

By: Eva Ibbotson
Narrated by: Patricia Connolly
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The Dragonfly Pool by Eva Ibbotson is an exciting story of friendship and determination during the Second World War, from the award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea and The Star of Kazan. Illustrated with a gorgeous updated cover by Katie Hickey.

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 . . .

Will she be able to save her new friend, Prince Karil, from terrible danger before it's too late?

©2008 Eva Ibbotson (P)2008 W. F. Howes Ltd Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Royalty War

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