Eva ibbotson on a magic island island which can be reached via the gentlemens cloakroom on platform at kings cross railway station, the prince is kidnapped by the evil mrs trottle and an ogre, a wizard, a. Witches who worked in school kitchens trying to make two pounds of mince go round a hundred children said they would come, and so did wizards who taught chemistry and stayed behind to make interesting explosions after the children had gone home. Read the secret of platform full book pdf a forgotten door on an abandoned railway platform is the entrance to a magical kingdoman island where humans live happily with feys, mermaids, ogres, and other wonderful creatures. 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.
I first read it in a 4th grade book club, complete with brownies and all, in which i thought it was a good read, but entirely too forgettable. A fine stylist, with a deft touch when it comes to characterization, ibbotson has a great deal to. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 231 pages and is available in paperback format. 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.
Start reading the secret of platform on your kindle in under a minute. Discover more of the magical world with sibeal pounders exciting adventure sequel, beyond platform. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Under platform in one of londons busiest trains stations is an old, forgotten doorway covered with peeling posters. Trottle character traits thief mean rude conniving main conflict the main conflict with mrs. The secret of platform is the book everyone reads once theyve finished harry potter and are dying for more. And when it opens, four mysterious figures step into the streets of london. Free download or read online the secret of platform pdf epub book.
Sue porter odge gribble, a young hag, joins an old wizard, a gentle fey, and a giant ogre on a journey from their magical island kingdom to london through a tunnel which opens every nine years for nine days, to. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson, 9780142867, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sites like sparknotes with a the secret of platform study guide or cliff notes. There was the ghost of a train spotter called brian whod got between the buffers and the 9. This is a book talk about the book the secret of platform written by eva ibbotson. Ibbotson maintains a brisk pace, a genuine tone of adventure and menace, while imbuing the story with an air of gentleness and purpose throughout. The main characters of this fantasy, childrens story are ben, odge. Some of the published credits of eva ibbotson include the secret of platform, dialaghost, the dragonfly pool. The secret of platform is a splendid book in its own right, deeply inventive, and finely balanced.
See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. They were a close band, the spectres who haunted platform thirteen. 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. Read the secret of platform by eva ibbotson available from rakuten kobo. Secret of platform devaney, doak and garrett booksellers. Like i said, i didnt plan to read it for a long while, but i just finished taken, and platform was short, so i figured i could finish it quickly and move on which i did. The secret of platform tone lily,rose,and violet character traits loving caring setting mrs. The secret of platform is a childrens novel by eva ibbotson, and illustrated by sue porter, first published in 1994. Now a hag named odge gribble, an old wizard, and other memorable characters have set off on a quest to london to rescue the child and reunite him with his parents. In the secret of platform , there is an island somewhere i remember seeing this book everywhere when i was a younger teenager, but for some reason i never ended up reading it. At first i was concerned that it was going to be a harry potter ripoff, but it turned out it was written before harry potter mania and probably rereleased to ride the hp wave of fantasy hysteria.
The body guard known as soft parts doreen uses what weapon to stab people. Hidden under platform in kings cross station is a gump, a secret entrance to another world. Pdf the secret of platform book by eva ibbotson free. A forgotten door on an abandoned railway platform is the. Inside the abandoned platform in kings cross railway station lies the gump, an ancient and magical secret passage. The secret of platform seems like a good book for. Little do the londoners know that behind that door is the. They all live on an island in peace until someone no one knows steels the baby prince and everyone is dreadfully sad. A wizard, an ogre, a fey and a young hag have come to find the prince of their kingdom, stolen as a baby nine years before.
The secret of platform is filled from top to bottom with a mixture of wit and humour and surprising ends to each chapter making the reader. 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. Eva ibbotson is a wellloved childrens author, and it is books like the secret of platform that make me glad that i have no qualms about reading beyond the. Every nine years a doorway opens to an amazing, fantastical island. Every nine years it opens to take those who wish to leave the world behind for the mythical island known as. Why doesnt ben want to go with the group to the island.
The secret of platform by eva ibbotson pan macmillan. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1994, and was written by eva ibbotson. Via the gentss cloakroom on platform at kings cross station lies a secret island. See all 29 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The secret of platform scholastic book services, paperback, 1994. Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of eva ibbotsons the secret of platform. Carefully hidden from the world, the island is only accessible. A hilarious, fantastical young fiction book from eva ibbotson, awardwinning author of journey to the river sea. During those nine days, beings are free to come and go between our world and a magical island, where fantastic creatures and humans live together.
Under platform at kings cross station is hidden a quite remarkable secret. 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. For the historical novel journey to the river sea macmillan, 2001, she won the smarties prize in category 911 years, garnered unusual commendation. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson reading guide. It was probably during the years that i refused to read anything but historical fiction and classics which, i must admit, still sounds loosely similar to how things. Old magic breaks loose in modern london to rescue a kidnapped prince in this droll, if formulaic, farce from ibbotson. This doorway opens only for nine days every nine years. Nine years ago, the islands baby prince was stolen on the streets of london. The secret of platform paperback norwich bookstore. Maevethis surprisingly twisty turny tale is about a fey, a magnificent wizard, a magical garden lady, and last, a floating eyeball or an ogre if you would be so kind. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson, sue porter. Under platform at kings cross station, there is a secret door that leads to a magical island. Could someone who has read the book and knows what this sentence refers to please fix this. See all 31 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Carefully hidden from the world, the island is only accessible when the door opens for nine days every nine years. Eva ibbotson, born maria charlotte michelle wiesner 19252010, was an austrianborn british novelist, known for her childrens books. Some of her novels for adults have been successfully reissued for the young adult market in recent years. Its missing its prince, who was stolen years before as a baby. Buy a cheap copy of the secret of platform book by eva ibbotson.
Goodreads members who liked the secret of platform also liked. The secret of platform book summary and study guide. This is a childrens fantasy book by a very british author. Now a rescue party, led by a wizard and an ogre, must find him and bring him back.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. You travel by ship to succeed in this different world which is dominated by people, however can also be inhabited by ogres, hags, mermaids and a few fantastic creatures referred to as the mistmakers. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. On the other side of this door is a spectacular kingdom that is the happy home for many beautiful and fantastic creatures. Buy this book this modernday fairy tale featuring a. The secret of platform is a childrens book by eva ibbotson. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson scholastic. When wealthy larina trottle decides she wants a child, she snatches the first baby that comes along, leaving distraught royal parents on the other side of an ancient gate platform, in an old tube station that opens once every nine years. Under platform in one of londons busiest trains stations is an old, forgotten doorway covered.
445 510 374 1160 1165 1339 879 350 1033 905 878 1231 4 320 923 400 536 655 1234 158 298 1197 1342 823 959 463 199 53 996 1284 774 1126 1092 602 1294 127