Tally Hamilton does not want to be sent off to a studdy boarding school all because of the stupid war. But Delderton Hall is not just any school. Eccentric, crazy and inspiring, Delderton is the gateway to a wonderful adventure led by the mysterious Matteo, who speaks five languages and longs for his mountain home. There, in the troubled Kingdom of Bergania, Tally will prove herself to be braver than she knew and discover a deep and lasting friendship by the dragonfly pool...