The Dragonfly Pool by Eva Ibbotson Paperback Book

Description: The Dragonfly Pool by Eva Ibbotson 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 . FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Blending history and tragedy with an irresistible wit and verve. - The TimesThe 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 its too late? Author Biography Eva Ibbotson was born in Vienna in 1925 and moved to England with her father when the Nazis came into power. Ibbotson wrote more than twenty books for children and young adults, many of which garnered nominations for major awards for childrens literature in the UK, including the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize and the Whitbread Prize. Evas critically acclaimed Journey to the River Sea won the Smarties Gold Medal in 2001. Set in the Amazon, it was written in honour of her deceased husband Alan, a former naturalist. Imaginative and humorous, Evas books often convey her love of nature, in particular the Austrian countryside, which is evident in works such as The Star Of Kazan and A Song For Summer. Eva passed away at her home in Newcastle on October 20th 2010. Her final book, One Dog and His Boy, was published in May 2011. Review A tale as delicate and buoyant as anything filmed by Alexandra Korda, blending comedy, history and tragedy with an irresistible wit and verve * The Times *Tallys adventures may from time to time require us to suspend disbelief, but we do so willingly and in appreciation of the sure-footed skill of an author whose novels have the skill and stature of classics in the making * Guardian *Eva always lifts the spirits. She understands how children might be inspired and nourished, and she delights in nature, friendship, honesty and liberty * The Sunday Times * Promotional A boarding-school trip takes eleven-year-old Tally to a European kingdom bordering Germany during WWII, where she finds danger, adventure and a young prince in need of her help. A new cover look to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Evas birth. Details ISBN1035047012 Author Eva Ibbotson Pages 400 Audience Age 9-11 Publisher Pan Macmillan Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781035047017 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-09-05 Imprint Macmillan Childrens Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience Children / Juvenile UK Release Date 2024-09-05 ISBN-10 1035047012 NZ Release Date 2024-12-09 AU Release Date 2024-12-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161310019;

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