Under Platform 13 at Kings Cross Station is hidden a quite remarkable secret. Every nine years a doorway opens to an amazing, fantastical island. Nine years ago, the islands baby prince was stolen on the streets of London. Now a rescue party, led by a wizard and an ogre, must find him and bring him back. But the kind prince has become a spoilt rich boy, who doesnt believe in magic and doesnt want to go home. Can they rescue him before time runs out - and the doorway disappears for ever? This kind of fun will never fail to delight - Philip Pullman.