Her first englishlanguage book was the great ghost rescue, a juvenile fantasy novel published in 1975 by macmillan in the uk and walck in the us, with illustrations by simon stern and giulio maestro respectively. It is a sequel but the books can be read in any order. Secret of platform ibbotson, eva paperback updated edition by eva ibbotson, sue porter paperback, 217 pages, published 1995. British author eva ibbotson has gained a reputation for charming, funny light fantasy, and her popularity has only grown with the rise of books like harry potter. Some have been struck by the similarity of platform 9 34 in j. She has a daughter and three sons, who showed her that children like to read about ghosts, wizards, and witches because they are just like people but madder and more interesting. Eva ibbotson made her debut as a published author in 1975 with the book the great ghost rescue. Oct 09, 2014 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. On the other side of this door is a spectacular kingdom that is the happy home for many beautiful and fantastic creatures. When i was nine my school librarian placed a book into my hands. For the historical novel journey to the river sea, she won the smarties prize in category 911 years, garnered unusual commendation as runner up for the guardian prize, and made the carnegie, whitbread, and blue peter shortlists. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson reading guide. See all 12 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Eva ibbotsons the secret of platform the secret of platform is a childrens novel by eva ibbotson, and illustrated by sue porter, first published in 1994. The secret of platform is a childrens novel by eva ibbotson, and illustrated by sue porter, first published in 1994. 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 and queens son who had been stolen as an infant. 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. Free download or read online the secret of platform pdf epub book. May 21, 2001 british author eva ibbotson has gained a reputation for charming, funny light fantasy, and her popularity has only grown with the rise of books like harry potter. For the historical novel journey to the river sea macmillan, 2001, she won the smarties prize in category 911 years. Secret of platform ibbotson, eva paperback by eva. Synopsis rediscover the magical secrets at kings cross station in a 25th anniversary illustrated edition of eva ibbotsons classic, the secret of platform. Discover more of the magical world with sibeal pounders exciting adventure sequel, beyond platform , based on characters from eva s original. Old magic breaks loose in modern london to rescue a kidnapped prince in this droll, if formulaic, farce from ibbotson. But can an ogre, a hag, a wizard, and a fey really troop around london unnoticed. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson scholastic.
Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson the book nook. Ghosts and hags, wizards and banshees, mermaids and mistmakersall are part of the magical worlds that eva ibbotson creates in her fantasy books for. 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. Then i saw a bargain copy lately, back to back books by eva ibbotson for only 55 php. Grant eva ibbotson has long been a favorite of both children and adult readers, as well as independent booksellers. 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 island is accessible through a secret door on platform, kings cross which opens briefly every nine years. 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. The secret of platform eva ibbotson read online free books. A number of her books have been selected for the book sense 76, including which witch, island of the aunts, and her latest novel, journey to the river sea. When hitler came into power, her family moved to england. Eva maria charlotte michelle ibbotson, more commonly known as eva ibbotson, was an austrianborn british novelist, known for her childrens books. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 231 pages and is available in paperback format.
Buy a cheap copy of the secret of platform book by eva ibbotson. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson, sue porter. I enjoyed it so much that, when a certain platform 9 and. Pdf the secret of platform book by eva ibbotson free.
The island is desperately missin oh, oh, oh, my love for eva ibbotson utterly continues. Listen to secret of platform audiobook by eva ibbotson. I was asked by evas family and publisher to write a sequel to her much loved novel the secret of platform, published 25 years ago. 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. Eva ibbotson, born maria charlotte michelle wiesner 19252010, was an austrianborn british novelist, known for her childrens books. Growing up in vienna where she was born and raised, she was brought up with her mother, the famous writer anna wilhelmine gmeyner. This kind of fun will never fail to delight philip pullman. Below is a list of eva ibbotsons books in order of when they were first published. Synopsis rediscover the magical secrets at kings cross station in a 25th anniversary illustrated edition of eva ibbotson s classic, 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.
Odge gribble, a young hag, accompanies an old wizard, a gentle fey, and a giant ogre on their. The book has gained extra significance as many readers find it similar to the harry potter series by j. It was such a joy to be back in a world i loved so much when i was 9 years old and i really hope i have done eva and her wonderful characters proud. 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. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson pan macmillan.
Eva ibbotson born maria charlotte michelle wiesner was a british novelist specializing in romance and childrens fantasy. 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. In a plot thick with mayhem, mixups, and magic, there is something to please all. There is a downtrodden but kind hearted orphan boy, an. Eva ibbotson books list of books by author eva ibbotson. Fantasy lovers in particular will not want to miss this peek through the door of platform into the imagination of a deliciously clever writer. Discover more of the magical world with sibeal pounders exciting adventure sequel, beyond platform, based on characters from evas original. The main characters of this fantasy, childrens story are ben, odge. Some of her novels for adults have been successfully reissued for the young adult market in recent years for the historical novel journey to the river sea macmillan, 2001, she won. This slipcased threepack is a fun collection of ibbotsons most popular titles.
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. 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 three years before the first harry potter. Sep 04, 2008 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. Love and enjoy has given the children and adults of the modern world the joy of starting or restarting reading books with a good story line. Under platform at kings cross station there is a secret door that leads to a magical island. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1994, and was written by eva ibbotson. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson book cover, description, publication history. See all books authored by eva ibbotson, including journey to the river sea, and a countess below stairs, and more on.
Eva ibbotson began writing with the television drama linda came today, which the british television playhouse series broadcast in december 1962. Her other novels include the secret of platform, and a number of books. The twist was amazing and the outcome is a lot different then you expect it to be. All in all, this new book feels like a modern classic. For the historical novel journey to the river sea macmillan, 2001, she won the smarties prize in category 911 years, garnered unusual.
Books by eva ibbotson book cover for the secret countess. Some of her novels for adults have been successfully reissued for the young adult market in recent years. The secret of platform kindle edition by eva ibbotson author, alex t. Lina dragged her feet along the platform, and then she saw her, just up ahead a teenager in bright blue boots. I started reading the secret of platform as soon as. Nov 11, 2019 a whole new adventure in the world created by eva ibbotson in the secret of platform begins. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Eva ibbotsons the secret of platform is a magical romp with creatures almost crawling out of the woodwork or sewers, in the case of the merrow.
But the king and queen stood with their backs to the sea, and facing the round dark hole at the bottom of the cliff. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson, 9781447265719, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Carefully hidden from the world, the island is only accessible when the door opens for nine days every nine years. Born on the 21st of january in 1925, the writer eva ibbotson lived a full eightyfive years until the 20th of october, leaving behind a strong legacy that any author would be proud of. 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.
Rowlings harry potter books to ibbotsons the secret of platform, which came out three years before the first harry potter book. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson fantastic fiction. 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. The secret of platform is furiously magical and madly inventive.
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