Ghosts and hags, wizards and banshees, mermaids and mistmakersall are part of the magical worlds that eva ibbotson creates in her fantasy books for. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 231 pages and is available in paperback format. The secret of platform is an exciting magical adventure from eva ibbotson, the awardwinning author of journey to the river sea, in a special edition illustrated by beatriz castro. Shortlisted for the smarties prize, the secret of platform is an exciting magical adventure from eva ibbotson, the awardwinning author of journey to the river sea. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1994, and was written by eva ibbotson. Buy this book this modernday fairy tale featuring a group of.
Net login register for bookmarks and favorites menu login. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the secret of platform. Ibbotson said she dislikes financial greed and a lust for power and often creates antagonists in her books who have these characteristics. A hilarious fantasy for fans of carroll, nesbit, and barrie. Initially published in 1997 it came out on the 7th of september through the speak publishing label, as it. When i was nine my school librarian placed a book into my hands. Eva ibbotson writes this tale about the secret of platform. Under platform at kings cross station there is a secret door that leads to a magical island. Buy the secret of platform by eva ibbotson online at alibris. Her last book, the abominables, was one of eight books on the longlist for the same award in 2012.
The secret of platform book by eva ibbotson thriftbooks. The main characters of this fantasy, childrens story are ben, odge. These books are like harry potter i read harry potter first, and when i was looking for something to read, i. The king and queen of that world have a baby who is kidnapped on a. Book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines about us.
The book will also suit fans of the first couple of harry potter books by j k rowling eva ibbotsons the secret of platform also has a portal from kings cross train station and was actually published. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson pan macmillan. Carefully hidden from the world, the island is only accessible when the door opens for nine days every nine years. Platform in kings cross station is unused, but noone will tear it down. Buy this book pw called this tale about four dwellers of a magical island who travel. Without this book with merely a hundred and ninety pages, the world seems a distant and daunting place. Secret of platform island of the aunts flip book by. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson, 9780142867, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Then i saw a bargain copy lately, back to back books by eva ibbotson. Eva ibbotson made me laugh and at the same time i couldnt put the book down. A whole new adventure in the world created by eva ibbotson in the secret of platform begins. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson reading guide. This is a book talk about the book the secret of platform written by eva ibbotson.
Hidden under platform in kings cross station is a gump, a secret entrance to another world. Some of her novels for adults have been successfully. Odge gribble, a young hag, accompanies an old wizard, a gentle fey, and a giant ogre on their mission through a magical tunnel from their island to london to rescue their king. The secret of platform 2001 read online free book by. Born in vienna, she now lives in the north of england. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson scholastic. A forgotten door on an abandoned railway platform is the entrance to a magical kingdoman island where humans live happily with mermaids, ogres, and other wonderful creatures. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Under platform is a gump, a secret opening to another world. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting. Then i saw a bargain copy lately, back to back books by eva ibbotson for only 55 php. The secret of platform kindle edition by ibbotson, eva, t.
This is the first book i listened to by eva ibbotson, i loved the story, laughed out loud many times which is always a good sign. Eva maria charlotte michelle ibbotson nee wiesner, more commonly known as eva ibbotson 21 january 1925 20 october 2010, was an austrian born british novelist, known for her childrens books. The secret of platform eva ibbotson writes for both adults and children. Some of her novels for adults have been successfully reissued for the young adult market in recent years. This fairly well written novel follows rescuers through a portal between the magical world and the real world in an attempt to retrieve a. When wealthy larina trottle decides she wants a child, she snatches the first baby that. Free download or read online the secret of platform pdf epub book. A forgotten door on an abandoned railway platform is the entrance to a magical kingdoman island where humans live. Pdf the secret of platform book by eva ibbotson free. It is her childrens fiction that eva ibbotson has perhaps become most famous for, a notable entry being her secret of platform , which was compared to that of j. A forgotten door on an abandoned railway platform is the entrance to a magical kingdoman island where humans live happily with mermaids, ogres, and other wonderful. Synopsis rediscover the magical secrets at kings cross station in a 25th anniversary illustrated edition of eva ibbotsons classic, the secret of platform. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson, sue porter. And when it opens, four mysterious figures step into the streets of london.
The secret of platform by eva ibbotson, 9781447265719, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The secret of platform is a childrens novel by eva ibbotson, and illustrated by sue porter, first published in 1994. Buy a cheap copy of the secret of platform book by eva ibbotson. In the british tradition of comic fantasies, here is a wildly witty caper that would make lewis carroll laugh. I started reading the secret of platform as soon as. A forgotten door on an abandoned railway platform is the entrance to a magical. The secret of platform kindle edition by ibbotson.
Old magic breaks loose in modern london to rescue a kidnapped prince in this droll, if formulaic, farce from ibbotson. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The secret of platform kindle edition by eva ibbotson author, alex t. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson fantastic fiction. Rowling, as the first book of that series, harry potter and the philosophers stone was published in 1997, three years after this book was published. Some have been struck by the similarity of platform 9 34 in.
She has a daughter and three sons, now grown up, who showed her that. The secret of platform is a childrens novel by eva ibbotson, and illustrated by sue porter, first published in 1994 the book has gained extra significance as many readers find it similar to the harry potter series by j. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and. Eva ibbotson, born maria charlotte michelle wiesner 19252010, was an austrianborn british novelist, known for her childrens books.
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