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The Dragonfly Pool (Hardcover)

by Eva Ibbotson (Author), Kevin Hawkes (Illustrator)
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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 moreunusual 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 . . . --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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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. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ibbotson does it again., Dec 6 2008
This review is from: The Dragonfly Pool (Hardcover)
This is a great story. Ibbotson's protagonists are likeable and believable, though with enough flaws to keep them interesting. Her villains are similarily multi-dimensional, and, as in her other novels aimed at this age group (middle school to young adult, in my opinion) her action rolls right along. Well-researched historical details "anchor" this adventure story in a definite time, though some of the places are imaginary.(But we feel sure they *could* have existed - enough so that we double-checked our map of Europe to try to pinpoint where this *could* have taken place ...)

Predictable ending, we but forgive it because it is so cleverly written, and funny and poignant at the same time.

I won't give any specific details about this story as it would spoil your own discovery of the twists of the plot. If you've enjoyed any other of Ibbotson's many works, this one will be a delight. Eva Ibbotson is definitely continually improving her writing skills, and this latest book leaves me looking forward with anticipation to her next.
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