The Secret of Platform 13
Eva Ibbotson
Ages 8–12
The Secret of Platform 13
Eva Ibbotson
The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson is a novel for children aged 8 to 12. A useful choice for reading about wonder, adventure and humour.
Novel1994
Novel · ages 9–13
Journey to the River Sea
by Eva Ibbotson
Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson is a novel for children aged 9 to 13. A useful choice for reading about adventure, courage and nature.
FormatNovel
First published2001
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Journey to the River Sea sits in this library as a novel with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 9 to 13; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with adventure, courage and nature.
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