The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson

The Secret of Platform 13

Eva Ibbotson with Beatriz Castro (Illustrator)

304 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Rediscover the magical secrets at King's Cross station in a 25th anniversary illustrated edition of Eva Ibbotson's classic, The Secret of Platform 13. Under Platform 13 at King's Cross Station there is a secret door that leads to a magical island....

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Moods

adventurous 84%
lighthearted 70%
funny 43%
mysterious 20%
emotional 17%
hopeful 15%
relaxing 10%
inspiring 6%
tense 5%
challenging 3%
sad 3%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 46%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 44% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.92

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