The Dragonfly Pool

<p><b><i>The Dragonfly Pool </i>by Eva Ibbotson is an enchanting tale of friendship and determination during the Second World War, from the author of <i>The Star of Kazan</i>.</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 . . . will she be able to save her new friend, Prince Karil, before it's too late?</p>