A boarding school trip takes eleven-year-old Tally to a European kingdom where she finds danger, adventure and a young prince in need of her help. With a beautiful updated cover by Katie Hickey .

'Blending history and tragedy with an irresistible wit and verve.' – The Times

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?