Journey to the River Sea
Eva Ibbotson
Ages 9–13
Journey to the River Sea
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.
Novel2001
Novel · ages 8–12
The Secret of Platform 13
by 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.
FormatNovel
First published1994
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