The Dragonfly Pool by Eva Ibbotson

The Dragonfly Pool

Eva Ibbotson with Patricia Conolly (Narrator)

10 hours first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction childrens historical young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

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 boa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 574 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
lighthearted 68%
emotional 56%
hopeful 37%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 18%
challenging 6%
informative 6%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 30% | N/A: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

4.0

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