The Secret of Platform 13

The Secret of Platform 13 ( original English title The Secret of Platform 13, 1994) is a children's book by Eva Ibbotson. It was published in 1999 in German translation by Sabine Ludwig in Cecilie Dressler Verlag with illustrations by Sabine Wilharm and 2002 license edition Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag. In Cornelsen to 2007 earned by Michaela Greissbach reading project with illustrations by Ulrike Selders was published for use in schools. It is recommended by the " Institute for Quality Development at Schools Schleswig -Holstein" for young people with low levels of reading experience. The Hörverlag brought the book published in 2004 in a radio play version as an audio book, spoken by Sandra Schwittau.

Action

The platform 13 of London's King's Cross railway is closed for nine years. Conversions repeatedly fail inexplicably. The reason: The platform is guarded by spirits, as it is where all the nine years open for nine days access to " the island," the Gügel.

On the last day an accident happens. The three sisters children that should take care of the three month old island prince, this is abducted. Just in time for next Gügelöffnung four rescuers are selected and sent to London. The four rescuers are an old wizard, a fairy, a one-eyed giant and a little witch named Lex you need to find the child and return it to its rightful parents before the Gügel closes or until the king orders the foul Harpies, the successor to pick. A significant role in this book play the Neblinge, extremely sympathetic animals.

Reviews

  • " A wonderfully wacky adventure with a small, hidden message. One can vary in appearance and thinking, and yet be a pretty good guy " ( Brigitte No. 2, January 2001)
  • "Until the last page of the fairy tale novel is exciting, lovingly written and refreshingly funny. " (Westfälische Rundschau 26 August, 2000)
  • " Brimming heart before refreshing comedy, touching situations and endearing characters -. While exciting to the last line" (Süddeutsche Zeitung, October 1st 1999)

Expenditure

  • Eva Ibbotson: The Secret of Platform 13 from the English transfer of Sabine Ludwig. Cecilie Dressler Verlag, Hamburg, 8th edition 1999, ISBN 978-3-7915-1006-4
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