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If you found the adventure to rescue the missing prince in The Secret of Platform 13 exciting, you'll love Sophie’s quest in Howl's Moving Castle. The story launches quickly as Sophie is transformed into an old woman by a witch’s curse, and her mission to break the spell propels her into a whirlwind of magical mishaps, eccentric characters, and surprising discoveries.
Did you enjoy the oddball mix of characters like Odge, Gurkin, and Hans in The Secret of Platform 13? In The Mysterious Benedict Society, an eclectic group of gifted children—Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance—are recruited for a secret mission, relying on their unique strengths and teamwork to solve puzzles and outwit villains.
If the hidden world beneath Platform 13—filled with strange creatures, quirky customs, and wondrous places—captivated you, you’ll be delighted by the city of Nevermoor and its magical society. Morrigan Crow’s journey through the mysterious hotel and her encounters with fantastical beings will immerse you in another richly imagined world.
If you enjoyed the playful, whimsical magic in The Secret of Platform 13, you’ll love the magical competition in Which Witch?. Follow Arriman the Awful as he seeks a wife among a cast of eccentric witches, where spells go awry and magical chaos abounds, all with Ibbotson’s signature charm and humor.
If the optimism and sense of wonder in The Secret of Platform 13 left you smiling, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles will enchant you with its imaginative adventures and hopeful spirit as three siblings, guided by Professor Savant, journey to find the elusive Whangdoodle in a world brimming with kindness and possibility.
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