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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 . . .

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 young hag have come to find the prince of their kingdom, stolen as a baby nine years before.

But the prince has become a horrible rich boy called Raymond Trottle, who doesn't understand magic and is determined not to be rescued.

The Secret of Platform 13 is an exciting magical adventure from Eva Ibbotson, the award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea, in a special edition illustrated by Beatriz Castro. Discover more of the magical world with Sibéal Pounder's exciting adventure sequel, Beyond Platform 13, based on characters from Eva's original.

'This kind of fun will never fail to delight' Philip Pullman



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This kind of fun will never fail to delight -- Philip Pullman

The Secret of Platform 13: 25th Anniversary

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    A Paperback / softback by Eva Ibbotson, Beatriz Castro

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      Publisher: Pan Macmillan
      Publication Date: 03/10/2019
      ISBN13: 9781529002454, 978-1529002454
      ISBN10: 1529002451

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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 . . .

      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 young hag have come to find the prince of their kingdom, stolen as a baby nine years before.

      But the prince has become a horrible rich boy called Raymond Trottle, who doesn't understand magic and is determined not to be rescued.

      The Secret of Platform 13 is an exciting magical adventure from Eva Ibbotson, the award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea, in a special edition illustrated by Beatriz Castro. Discover more of the magical world with Sibéal Pounder's exciting adventure sequel, Beyond Platform 13, based on characters from Eva's original.

      'This kind of fun will never fail to delight' Philip Pullman



      Trade Review
      The perfect alternative for Harry Potter fans * Independent on Sunday *
      This kind of fun will never fail to delight -- Philip Pullman

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