"The Dragonfly Pool" by Eva Ibbotson follows the enchanting story of a young girl named a Dottie, who is sent away from her home in England to escape the looming shadow of World War II. She finds solace and adventure at a picturesque boarding school in the fictional country of Bergania. There, she forms a deep friendship with a boy from a royal family. Together, they embark on a daring quest that intertwines with the fate of their nation and the preservation of freedom. With a blend of magic and courage, the story celebrates friendship, bravery, and the power of community amidst turbulent times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 416 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Dutton Books .

Eva Ibbotson was born in Vienna, in Austria, and now lives in England. She has a daughter and three sons. Paul Fleischman is the award-winning author of many books for children and young adults. His book "Joyful Noise: Poetry for Two Voices" won the Newbery Medal. Paul lives in California, USA. Kevin Hawkes is the illustrator of a number of popular books for children, including "Weslandia" for which he was Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives with his family in Maine, USA.