The Secret of Platform 13
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994 · Est. 6.5 hour read

The Secret of Platform 13

Written by Eva Ibbotson

Part of the Platform 13 series

A hidden door opens to a magical island. Can a motley crew rescue a kidnapped prince in time?

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231 pages· 46,085 words· Est. 6.5 hour read· 910L
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Every nine years, a secret door reveals a magical island where humans and mythical creatures coexist. When the young prince is kidnapped, Odge Gribble, a young hag, joins a wizard, a fey, and an ogre on a daring rescue mission to London. Can this unlikely team navigate the city unnoticed and save the prince before the door closes again? Adventure and whimsy await in this enchanting tale of courage and friendship.

From the publisher

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 Queen’s son who had been stolen as an infant.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
231
Words
46,085
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
910L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.8
F&P level
~V
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
21572
Publication
Published
January 1, 1999
First published
March 25, 1994
Publisher
Viking Books For Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780141302867
LCCN
97044601
OCLC
45163006

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