Eva Ibbotson

Eva Ibbotson was a British author known for her children's and young adult fiction. Her notable works include "The Secret of Platform 13," a whimsical tale about a magical train platform, "Journey to the River Sea," which follows a young girl's adventure in the Amazon, "The Star of Kazan," a story of a girl discovering her true identity, and "The Dragonfly Pool," set during World War II.

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Books by Eva Ibbotson

4 books available

The Secret of Platform 13
Eva Ibbotson
3.9 (13k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
When a pampered prince is snatched from a secret, nine-day magical portal, an unlikely quartet of an ogre, a fey, a wizard, and a hag must brave the mundane chaos of London to retrieve him before the gateway closes for another nine years.
Journey to the River Sea
Eva Ibbotson
4.2 (12k) average on GoodreadsLifestyle
In 1910, a spirited English orphan journeys to the Amazon, only to find her dreams of exotic adventure thwarted by her repellent relatives, forcing her to forge her own path among enigmatic actors, hidden heirs, and the wild beauty of the river.
The Star of Kazan
Eva Ibbotson
4.0 (7k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
An orphaned girl in 19th-century Vienna, raised by eccentric professors, embarks on a journey to a crumbling Austrian castle with a mysterious woman claiming to be her long-lost mother, only to uncover a web of secrets, stolen jewels, and a hidden identity tied to a legendary Russian emerald.
The Dragonfly Pool
Eva Ibbotson
4.0 (4k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
During wartime, an English schoolgirl finds unexpected adventure and royal friendship at a whimsical boarding school, helping a reclusive prince save his threatened kingdom.