This is a 16day literature unit for the text, the secret of platform , written by eva ibbotson. Compare the different reactions to nature of these characters. If you want a selfcontained, independent, readytogo unit to teach fantasy to upper third, fourth, fifth, and lower sixth grade, this is for you. Hidden under platform in kings cross station is a gump, a secret entrance to another world. And when it opens, four mysterious figures step into the streets of london. The secret of platform is a childrens book by eva ibbotson.
Carefully hidden from the world, the island is only accessible when the door opens for nine days every nine years. You travel by ship to succeed in this different world which is dominated by people, however can also be inhabited by ogres, hags, mermaids and a few fantastic creatures referred to as the mistmakers. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson reading guide. Via the gentss cloakroom on platform at kings cross station lies a secret island. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson and sue porter. The secret of platform audiobook eva ibbotson storytel.
Every nine years a doorway opens to an amazing, fantastical island. The secret, which discusses the law of attraction and how to use it in your life, rose to the top of many bestseller lists and inspired offshoots like the secret gratitude book, the secret daytoday calendar, and its own official website. Rowling, as the first book of that series, harry potter and the philosophers stone was published in 1997, three years after this book was published. The secret of platform kindle edition by ibbotson, eva. Under platform thirteen at kings cross station there is a secret door that leads to a magical island. The secret of platform written by eva ibbotson spaghetti book. Under platform at kings cross station there is a secret door that leads to a magical island. The secret of platform tone lily, rose,and violet character traits loving caring setting mrs. The secret may be helpful for some but detrimental for others. The secret of platform vocabulary and questions by big. It reminded me a lot of harry potter, what with platform being like platform 9 and 34s, and. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson, beatriz castro.
Aug 02, 20 the secret of platform is filled from top to bottom with a mixture of wit and humour and surprising ends to each chapter making the reader cling onto each page, desperately wanting to read more. If you enjoy eva ibbotsons historical fiction novels a company of swans, song for summer, countess below stairs, etc, really like fantasy books, but were disappointed with the secret of platform , this is the book you have to read. The secret of platform kindle edition by ibbotson, eva, t. The twist was amazing and the outcome is a lot different then you expect it to be. A forgotten door on an abandoned railway platform is the entrance to a magical kingdoman island where humans live happily with mermaids, ogres, and other wonderful creatures. During those nine days, beings are free to come and go between our world and a magical island, where fantastic creatures and humans live together. Under platform is a gump, a secret opening to another world. Old magic breaks loose in modern london to rescue a kidnapped prince in this droll, if formulaic, farce from ibbotson. The body guard known as soft parts doreen uses what weapon to stab people. Odge, of the book the secret of platform by eva ibbotson, is a young hag from the island, an alternate world that exists parallel to our own. The main characters of this fantasy, childrens story are ben, odge. The secret of platform and millions of other books are available for instant access. Platform in kings cross station is unused, but noone will tear it down. Inhabitants from both worlds can use this gump but actually very few nonmagical people are aware of it.
Eva ibbotson, born maria charlotte michelle wiesner 19252010, was an austrianborn british novelist, known for her childrens books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the secret of platform. Through the gentlemens cloakroom on platform at kings cross station lies a secret island. Nine years ago, the islands baby prince was stolen on the streets of london. This doorway opens only for nine days every nine years. Every nine years it opens to take those who wish to leave the. Inside the abandoned platform in kings cross railway station lies the gump, an ancient and magical secret passage.
Each lesson is written for a 6085 minutes literature class. Goodreads members who liked the secret of platform also liked. When wealthy larina trottle decides she wants a child, she snatches the first baby that comes along, leaving distraught royal parents on the other side of an ancient gate platform , in an old tube station that opens once every nine years. She was part of a quest to london to rescue the prince of the island.
Under platform in one of londons busiest trains stations is an old, forgotten doorway covered with peeling posters. The secret of platform literature unit by sierra strattner. Shortlisted for the smarties prize, the secret of platform is an exciting magical adventure from eva ibbotson, the awardwinning author of journey to the river sea. Free download or read online the secret of platform pdf epub book.
Pdf the secret of platform book by eva ibbotson free. Now a peculiar rescue party, led by a wizard and an ogre, must find him and bring him back. The book shares other insights and specific strategies to use, gives a history of the use of the law of attraction, and provides examples on how its worked in the lives of various people, making it an interesting and informative read. Read the secret of platform full book pdf a forgotten door on an abandoned railway platform is the entrance to a magical kingdoman island where humans live happily with feys, mermaids, ogres, and other wonderful creatures. 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. The book introduced many people to the concept that their thoughts may influence not only their actions but the experiences that.
It was probably during the years that i refused to read anything but historical fiction and classics which, i must admit, still sounds loosely similar to how things. The secret of platform is an exciting magical adventure from eva ibbotson, the awardwinning author of journey to the river sea, in a special edition illustrated by beatriz castro. This is the first book i listened to by eva ibbotson, i loved the story, laughed out loud many times which is always a good sign. This is a book talk about the book the secret of platform written by eva ibbotson. Harry potter influences and analogues critics have observed similarities between ibbotsons platform in the secret of platform 1994 and j. Trottle kidnaps the islands young prince, its up to a strange band. During those nine days, beings are free to come and go between our world and a magical island, where fantastic creatures and humans live together sensibly and peacefully, shrouded from view by. A wizard, an ogre, a fey, and a young hag have come to find the prince of their kingdom. Character profile for odge from the secret of platform. At first i was concerned that it was going to be a harry potter ripoff, but it turned out it was written before harry potter mania and probably rereleased to ride the hp wave of fantasy hysteria. All 21 chapters have 35 vocabulary words to define within the contexts common core state standards ccss.
Under platform , a secret door leads to a magical island. Jun 04, 2017 this is a book talk about the book the secret of platform written by eva ibbotson. The books of eva ibbotson discussion guide, grades 48. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1994, and was written by eva ibbotson. Under platform at kings cross station is hidden a quite remarkable secret. Join our community just now to flow with the file eva ibbotson the secret of platform and make our shared file collection even more complete and exciting. Behind is the entrance to a magical kingdom an island where humans live happily with mermaids, ogres, and mysterious creatures called mistmakers. Brand new platform download all of my affirmations here.
The story is full of eccentric characters, mostly likable, a few definitely not. All 21 chapters have 35 vocabulary words to define within the contexts common core state standards ccss aligned, and then comprehension with the. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson, sue porter. Why doesnt ben want to go with the group to the island. On the other side of this door is a spectacular kingdom that is the happy home for many beautiful and fantastic creatures. For the historical novel journey to the river sea macmillan, 2001, she won the smarties prize in category 911 years, garnered unusual commendation. Under platform in one of londons busiest trains stations is an old, forgotten doorway covered with.
Unfortunately the gump only opens once every nine years and then for only nine days. Now a rescue party, led by a wizard and an ogre, must find him and bring him back. But the prince has become a horrible rich boy called. Here you can download file eva ibbotson the secret of platform. Under platform at kings cross station there is a secret door it appears only once every nine years. The language the author uses makes a wonderful picture. Buy this book this modernday fairy tale featuring a. The secret of platform , revealed in the first few pages, is that there is a kind of wormhole to the island in the disused gents toilet on platform , access to which is available only during a narrow window of opportunity. Little do the londoners know that behind that door is the. The secret of platform is a childrens novel by eva ibbotson, and illustrated by sue porter, first published in 1994 the book has gained extra significance as many readers find it similar to the harry potter series by j. If you want to start a main thesecretofplatform page, just click the edit button above. The king and queen of that world have a baby who is kidnapped on a visit through the gump. You travel by ship to reach this other world which is ruled by humans, but is also inhabited by ogres, hags, mermaids and some wonderful creatures called the mistmakers.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The secret of platform the secret of platform audiobook, by eva ibbotson. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Trottle character traits thief mean rude conniving main conflict the main conflict with mrs. Some of her novels for adults have been successfully reissued for the young adult market in recent years. Find books like the secret of platform from the worlds largest community of readers. I read a sequel is due 2019, although written by someone else as sadly eva died in 2010. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson scholastic. The secret of platform vocabulary and questions by. Little do the londoners know that behind that door is the entrance to a magical kingdom an island where humans live in harmony and happiness with mermaids, ogres. Jan 01, 1994 in the secret of platform , there is an island somewhere i remember seeing this book everywhere when i was a younger teenager, but for some reason i never ended up reading it. The secret of platform tone lily,rose,and violet character traits loving caring setting mrs.
The secret of platform is the perfect book to read with your class. Ymmvthe secret of platform if you meant one of those, just click and go. If there is a the secret of platform sparknotes, shmoop guide, or cliff notes, you can find a link to each study guide below. This is a childrens fantasy book by a very british author. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 231 pages and is available in paperback format. When it opens, four mysterious figures step into the streets of london. The secret of platform book summary and study guide.