The Dragonfly Pool by Eva Ibbotson is an enchanting tale of friendship & determination during the Second World War from the author of The Star of Kazan Tally Hamilton is furious to hear she is being sent from London to a horrid stuffy boarding school in the countryside & all because of the stupid war But Delderton Hall is a far more interesting place than Tally ever imagined & an exciting school trip to the beautiful & 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?