New Releases by Tony Abbott

She died today. One phone call changes Jason''s summer vacation-and life!-forever. When Jason''s grandmother dies, he''s sent down to her home in Florida to help his father clean out her things. At first he gripes about spending his summer miles away from his best friend, doing chores, and sweating in the Florida heat, but he soon discovers a mystery surrounding his grandmother''s murky past. An old, yellowed postcard...a creepy phone call with a raspy voice at the other end asking, "So how smart are you?"...an entourage of freakish funeral goers....a bizarre magazine story. All contain clues that will send him on a thrilling journey to uncover family secrets. Award-winning author Tony Abbott weaves an intriguing and entertaining mystery of adventure, friendship and family.

When Neal and Julie agree to help Eric straighten up his basement, they never imagine that they''re in for more than getting a little dusty. But as the three kids follow a soccer ball into the small room under the basement stairs, the floor suddenly evaporates to reveal a rainbow staircase to another world! Before they have a chance to look around, they are caught in the midst of a battle. Shiny red men riding giant lizards are shooting arrows straight at them. They are saved by Princess Keeah of Droon who tells them the red men are warriors for the evil Lord Sparr. She promises to help them get home if they will carry a message for her.

Eric and his friends must rescue their parents and other adults in their hometown from Gethwing, the moon dragon.

4 stories from the Secrets of Droon series of books.

This coming-of-age story is a tale of fantasy and mystery, of goblins, elves, and flying reindeer, and of how a boy from the humblest beginnings fulfills his destiny.

Ko''s beasts have taken over Doobesh, a dangerous city full of thieves and pirates. Now they''re hard at work in the magical forge there, creating powerful armor that will make they unstoppable. That is, unless Eric and his friends destroy the armor first. The race is on. Can the kids beat the beasts and flatten the forge in time?

Ko is back in power -- and nothing in Droon is safe! His beasts have found a lightning-powered submarine hidden in the secret Fortress of the Treasure Queen. Now Eric and his friends have to stop Ko before he destroys Jaffa City. But first they''ll need help from their worst enemy -- Lord Sparr. If he can be trusted.

As Eric''s magical powers grow, he and his friends are called to Droon to defeat Krog, a snowy beast who lives in the icy caves of Droon.

Eric, Neal, and Julie return to Droon to repair the damage they caused with the Wand of Urik and venture into a hidden castle in the snow-covered hills to wake up the legendary Knights of Silversnow, their last hope against Lord Sparr.

Eric, having chased Lord Sparr up the Dark Stair and out of Droon, soon realizes the effects of bringing magic into the real world.

Eric, Julie, Neal, and Neal''s dog Snorky return to Droon when a magical earthquake restores the lost city of Tarsoom, which is inhabited by fierce bandits who are half human and half bird of prey.

Princess Keeah competes in the Quest to try to win the prize which might break the magic spell on her mother.

"A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon!"Eric, Julie, and Neal have a big problem on their hands. Galen the wizard had warned them never to bring anything from Droon into the Upper World. But Julie has brought a bracelet by mistake, and it''s turned Eric''s dad into a ghost in Droon! Now the kids must find him. If they don''t, he''ll end up in the Land of the Lost- forever.

This is make or break time for the Australian Constitution. Should we retain an allegiance to the Queen or should we reject two hundred years of constitutional heritage? These are the big questions canvassed by this book - which is essential reading for anyone who cares about Australia''s future.

Ned Banks is miserable. He''s the new kid in school--and he sticks out like a sore thumb. His life is going downhill fast. Until something happens. Ned''s not sure how he did it--but he beamed two kids from the year 2099 into his bedroom closet! Roop and Suzi are Time Surfers--cool kids who travel through time. And they want Ned to join them! Of course Ned says yes. He''s ready for excitement! Action! But he might get more than he bargained for.

Winning a planet-shaking battle against their arch-enemy Vorg, Time Surfers Ned, Roop, and Suzi fear for their lives when an enraged Vorg plots his revenge--to eliminate the Time Surfers forever. Original.