The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson

The Secret of Platform 13

Eva Ibbotson

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Under Platform 13 at King's Cross Station there is a secret door that leads to a magical island . . .It appears only once every nine years. And when it opens, four mysterious figures step into the streets of London. A wizard, an ogre, a fey and a ...

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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%

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3.93

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