The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet
By (Author) Tony Abbott
Illustrated by Tim Jessell
No.1
Scholastic US
Scholastic
1st June 1999
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
813.54
Paperback
80
Width 133mm, Height 194mm, Spine 6mm
82g
A Hidden Door. A Magical Staricase. Discover the World of Droon! Eric, Julie, and Neal have just found something magic in Eric's basement. They have discovered a staircase to another world! The world of Droon is amazing - full of magic, flying lizards, and fun, furry creatures. But how will Eric, Julie, and Neal find their way home Maybe their new friend, Princess Keeah, can help
Praise for Coe Booth's Kinda Like Brothers: Excellent. --BooklistRealistic and engaging . . . A solid story about dealing with problems that threaten to overwhelm and the importance putting one's own personal pain aside to understand the pain of another. --School Library JournalPraise for Coe Booth's Bronxwood: Readers who have been with Tyrell from the beginning as well as those meeting him for the first time will be utterly invested in his future. --Kirkus ReviewsTyrell tells his own story in language that never misses in its gritty authenticity. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksA compelling tale of a teen still trying to make the right choices despite the painful consequences. --School Library JournalBooth paints a vivid picture of urban African American life. --VOYAPraise for Coe Booth's Tyrell: A 2007 LA Times Book Prize Winner for Young Adult FictionAn ALA Best Book for Young AdultsA gritty and gripping first novel. --The New York Times Book Review* Heartbreakingly realistic. . . . Unlike many books reflecting the contemporary street scene, this one is more than just a pat situation with a glib resolution; it's filled with surprising twists and turns that continue to the end. --Booklist, starred reviewThe definitive tale of the modern African American urban youth. --VOYA
Tony Abbott is the author of more than ninety books for young readers, including THE SECRETS OF DROON series; middle-grade novel KRINGLE; and THE HAUNTING OF DEREK STONE series. He was the recipient of the 2006 Golden Kite Award, as well as the 2009 Edgar Award. Tony was born in Ohio, and now lives with his wife and two daughters in Trumbull, Connecticut. Visit him online at www.tonyabbottbooks.com.