Books with title The Dragonfly Oath

One of the most eagerly awaited children's novels of the year, The Dragonfly Pool is the new historical epic from the best-selling, multi-award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea. 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 unusual and interesting place than Tally ever imagined, and she soon falls in love with its eccentric staff and pupils. Now she's even organizing an exciting school trip to the kingdom of Bergania... although Tally never expected to meet the prince. Prince Karil hates his life at the palace and he is only truly happy when he escapes to the dragonfly pool, a remote spot in the forests of Bergania. Then Karil meets a feisty English girl who brings the promise of adventure. But his country is under threat, and the prince soon looks to his new friend Tally for survival as well as friendship...

Drake is a dragonfly who enjoys his pond and has made friends with the other animals that live in the same area. He wants to keep his pond and friends healthy and clean. This first book introduces the animals he tries to protect. He introduces the habitat and what each character eats. Science terms will be introduced as well as habitat information in a fun way that kids will like.

New York Times best-selling author Eva Ibbotson based much of this enthralling tale on her own experiences at boarding school. In The Dragonfly Pool, in 1939 Europe, Tally is apprehensive about attending Delderton, for she has many fears about boarding school. But Delderton proves to be a wonderful place after all, even allowing her to form her own dance troupe. She also makes fast friends with Karil, a crown prince. But then Karil's father is assassinated, and Tally vows to help her friend escape from the Nazis.

Donna the Dragonfly is a fun, interactive story. It helps children learn their ABC's and allows them to demonstrate their listening skills. The little ones love yelling out the repetitive lines when the reader comes to those sections in the story. Read this creative story to your toddlers. They'll have a ball joining in and it'll warm your heart listening to them.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Piper has never seen the Mark of the Dragonfly until she finds the girl amid the wreckage of a caravan in the Meteor Fields. The girl doesn't remember a thing about her life, but the intricate tattoo on her arm is proof that she's from the Dragonfly Territories and that she's protected by the king. Which means a reward for Piper if she can get the girl home. The one sure way to the Territories is the 401, a great old beauty of a train. But a ticket costs more coin than Piper could make in a year. And stowing away is a difficult prospect--everyone knows that getting past the peculiar green-eyed boy who stands guard is nearly impossible. Life for Piper just turned dangerous. A little bit magical. And very exciting, if she can manage to survive the journey.