Author | Tony Abbott |
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Illustrator | Tim Jessel, David Merrell, Gil Adams, Royce Fitzgerald |
Cover artist | Tim Jessell |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Fantasy |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Published | 1999–2010 |
Media type | Print (hardback and paperback), Audiobook |
No. of books | 44 |
The Secrets of Droon is a fantasy book series by Tony Abbott aimed at elementary school-age children. The first book, The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet, was published on June 1, 1999.[1] On October 1, 2010, the final book of the series, The Final Quest, was released, concluding its eleven-year run.[2] The series was named by the American Booksellers Association among the top ten books for Harry Potter fans.[3]
An audio version of the series is available from Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group. The series was designed by Dawn Adelman.[4]
The publisher, Scholastic Inc., took huge efforts to popularize the series. In the official website of the series (created by Scholastic), various innovative factors were introduced, such as online games and quizzes based on the series, as well as a timeline and map.
The story is about Eric, Julie, and Neal, three kids who discover an enchanted stairway in Eric's basement that is a portal to the magical and troubled world of Droon. It's a wondrous place where adventure is always close at hand.