The Dragonfly Pool by Eva Ibbotson - even the title of this book is - I was going to say "luminous" but that word is used a lot these days. I don't want to sound hackneyed. Even the title of this book is inviting. Dragonflies are so beautiful and a pool where they gather must be gentle and serene.
Tally Hamilton hates the idea of going to a boarding school. But Hitler is gaining strength in Europe and her father wants to protect her. When Tally is offered a scholarship to Delderton School in Devonshire, Tally has to go. It is the beginning of wild adventures that take her into the European Alps. She and her fellow Deldertonians make friends with children from all over Europe. With their new friends' help, the Deldertonians rescue a prince, elude spies and the Gestapo and find out who they are - who they truly are.
And there is a still pool and clouds of dragonflies. This is a book about trust, friendship and the power of doing good. But enough about all the message-y stuff. This is an exciting page-turner of a book. So read it.
Tally Hamilton hates the idea of going to a boarding school. But Hitler is gaining strength in Europe and her father wants to protect her. When Tally is offered a scholarship to Delderton School in Devonshire, Tally has to go. It is the beginning of wild adventures that take her into the European Alps. She and her fellow Deldertonians make friends with children from all over Europe. With their new friends' help, the Deldertonians rescue a prince, elude spies and the Gestapo and find out who they are - who they truly are.
And there is a still pool and clouds of dragonflies. This is a book about trust, friendship and the power of doing good. But enough about all the message-y stuff. This is an exciting page-turner of a book. So read it.
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