The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson

The Secret of Platform 13

Eva Ibbotson with Sue Porter (Illustrator)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous mysterious fast-paced

231 pages | first published 1994

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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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Summary of 1354 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
lighthearted 66%
funny 50%
mysterious 23%
emotional 16%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 13%
tense 10%
inspiring 6%
challenging 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 48%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 43% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.93

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