![]() ![]() Darius Bell and the Glitter Pool is a delight.ĭarius Bell and the Glitter Pool, by Odo Hirsch ![]() Darius faces repeated obstacles but is determined to overcome them, which he does with a mixture of wisdom and the help of those around him.Īuthor Odo Hirsch is a master at creating whimsical tales which leave the reader (whatever age) thinking. ![]() But using the pool for the gift proves to be more difficult than Darius imagined.ĭarius Bell and the Glitter Pool is a beautiful story of friendship, family and justice, and a lovely demonstration of the way that determination and goodness of heart can help find a way through difficulty. When Darius discovers a wonderful pool in a cavern beneath the estate, he thinks he has found the answer to all their problems. But there is no money for a gift, and if there is no gift, then the family will be forced to move. Every generation the family must bestow a gift on the residents of the city, in gratitude for the land on which they live. ![]() He looked back at the glittering surface of the water. Darius looked questioningly at the torch in his hand. There were flashes of light everywhere, as if the expanse in front of him wasn’t water, but a carpet of jewels. ![]()
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