Synopsis of The Dragonfly Pool

JOURNEY TO THE RIVER SEA won the gold medal for the Nestlé Book Prize, and THE STAR OF KAZAN won the silver medal. Both were shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal.

The novel has a semi-autobiographical slant as it is partly based on Eva’s school-time experiences at Dartington Hall.

An author-branded website will promote the new novel and Eva’s extraordinarily successful backlist.

‘This is 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

‘Tally’s 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’ The Guardian

‘A new book by 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