Since 1994, Tony Abbott has published over sixty books of fiction for younger readers, including the popular Danger Guys series, Cracked Classics, and the ongoing fantasy sequence, The Secrets of Droon. His hardcover novel, Kringle, was called by School Library Journal ʺa delightful explanation of the origins of our present‐day Santa Claus. Fantasy readers will enjoy this tale year‐round.ʺ His realistic novel Firegirl appeared from Little, Brown in Spring 2006 and received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and the Bulletin of the Center for Childrenʹs Books.
While specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and adventure, all of Tonyʹs work, including his realistic fiction, displays a strong element of humor. In addition to writing, Tony speaks at library and writing conferences, visits and speaks widely in schools, and has taught writing workshops for all elementary grades.
Nearly eight million copies of his books have been sold worldwide; in addition his work has been translated into Spanish, French, Japanese, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Italian, and Korean. Danger Guys was named a Childrenʹs Book of the Month Club Main Selection. The Secrets of Droon has been voted one of the top ten fantasy book recommendations among the nationʹs independent bookstores for readers awaiting the next ʺHarry Potterʺ book, the only paperback original series to make the top ten. The Secrets of Droon was also a Main Selection of the Childrenʹs Book of the Month Club (May 2000). Droon has appeared on BookSense and Publishers Weekly Bestseller lists, as well as on many school and library reading lists.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Tony graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in English Literature. He worked for a variety of specialty bookstores, a university library, and an Internet book and magazine publisher before becoming a full‐time writer of books for elementary, middle‐school, and teen readers. An avid tennis player, Abbottʹs literary and cultural interests include the farcical novels of P.G. Wodehouse, the films of Preston Sturges and the Marx Brothers, the writings of James Thurber and S. J. Perelman, and the noirish tales of Raymond Chandler. Abbott is a member of the Society of Childrenʹs Book Writers and Illustrators. He is married, has two daughters, and lives in Connecticut.
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The Time Surfers #2: Orbit Wipeout |
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1996-04-07 |
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The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet (Secrets of Droon #1) |
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1999-05-31 |
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Journey to the Volcano Palace (Secrets of Droon #2) |
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1999-05-31 |
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The Mysterious Island (Secrets of Droon #3) |
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1999-07-31 |
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The Secrets of Droon #4: City in the Clouds |
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1999-09-30 |
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The Great Ice Battle (Secrets of Droon, 5) |
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1999-12-01 |
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The Sleeping Giant Of Goll (The Secrets Of Droon #6) |
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2000-02-01 |
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Into the Land of the Lost (Secrets of Droon, 7) |
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2000-04-01 |
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The Golden Wasp (Secrets of Droon, 8) |
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2000-05-31 |
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Tower of the Elf King (Secrets of Droon, 9) |
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2000-06-18 |
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Quest for the Queen (Secrets of Droon #10) |
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2000-11-01 |
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The Hawk Bandits of Tarkoom (Secrets of Droon, Book 11) |
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2001-02-01 |
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Under the Serpent Sea (Secrets of Droon, 12) |
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2001-04-01 |
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The Secrets of Droon #13: The Mask of Maliban |
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2001-09-30 |
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Voyage of the Jaffa Wind (Secrets of Droon, 14) |
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2002-02-01 |
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The Secrets of Droon #15: The Moon Scroll |
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2002-04-30 |
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The Knights of Silversnow (Secrets of Droon, Book 16) |
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2002-07-31 |
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The Magic Escapes (Secrets of Droon, Special Edition, Book 1) |
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2002-11-01 |
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Dream Thief (Secrets of Droon, 17) |
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2003-02-01 |
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Search for the Dragon Ship (Secrets Of Droon #18) |
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2003-04-30 |
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The Coiled Viper (Secrets of Droon, 19) |
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2003-06-30 |
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In the Ice Caves of Krog (Secrets of Droon, 20) |
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2003-09-30 |
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Flight of the Genie (Secrets of Droon, 21) |
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2004-01-01 |
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Wizard or Witch? (Secrets of Droon, Special Edition, Book 2) |
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2004-03-01 |
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The Isle of Mists (Secrets of Droon, 22) |
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2004-06-30 |
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The Fortress of the Treasure Queen (Secrets of Droon, 23) |
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2004-09-30 |
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The Race to Doobesh (Secrets of Droon, 24) |
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2005-01-01 |
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The Secrets of Droon #25: The Riddle of Zorfendorf Castle |
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2005-04-01 |
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Kringle |
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2005-09-30 |
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The Secrets of Droon #26: The Moon Dragon |
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2006-01-01 |
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The Chariot of Queen Zara (Secrets of Droon #27) |
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2006-04-01 |
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In the Shadow of Goll (Secrets of Droon) (The Secrets of Droon) |
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2006-06-30 |
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Sorcerer (Secrets of Droon Special Edition, No. 4) |
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2006-08-31 |
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Firegirl |
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2007-05-31 |
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The Secrets of Droon #30: Escape from Jabar-loo |
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2007-05-31 |
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The Secrets of Droon #31: Queen of Shadowthorn |
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2007-09-30 |
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Moon Magic (The Secrets of Droon, Special Edition, No. 5) |
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2008-02-01 |
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Time Surfers #1: Space Bingo (The Time Surfers) |
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2008-04-07 |
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The Secrets of Droon #32: Treasure of the Orkins |
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2008-05-31 |
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Time Surfers #3: Mondo Meltdown (The Time Surfers) |
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2008-08-11 |
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The Secrets of Droon #33: Flight of the Blue Serpent |
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2008-09-30 |
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Time Surfers #6: Zero Hour (The Time Surfers) |
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2008-12-09 |
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City of the Dead (The Haunting of Derek Stone, Book 1) |
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2009-01-01 |
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The Secrets of Droon #34: In the City of Dreams |
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2009-02-01 |
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Bayou Dogs (The Haunting of Derek Stone, Book 2) |
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2009-03-01 |
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The Secrets of Droon Special Edition #6: Crown of Wizards |
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2009-04-30 |
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The Red House (The Haunting of Derek Stone, Book 3) |
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2009-05-31 |
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The Ghost Road (The Haunting of Derek Stone, Book 4) |
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2009-08-31 |
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The Secrets of Droon #35: Lost Empire of Koomba |
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2009-09-30 |
