The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson

The Secret of Platform 13

Eva Ibbotson

231 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

A forgotten door on an abandoned railway platform is the entrance to a magical kingdom--an island where humans live happily with feys, mermaids, ogres, and other wonderful creatures. Carefully hidden from the world, the Island is only accessible w...

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Moods

adventurous 81%
lighthearted 68%
funny 46%
mysterious 21%
emotional 15%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 9%
inspiring 6%
challenging 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 48%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 45% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.93

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