Most Popular Books by Tony Abbott

Bestselling author Tony Abbott returns with the next full-length book in the Copernicus Legacy series, a globe-trotting adventure packed with more riddles, puzzles, and secret histories. The hunt for Copernicus''s first relic sent Wade, Darrell, Lily, and Becca to the far reaches of the world and put them in serious danger. But they never imagined Sara Kaplan—Darrell and Wade''s mother—would be kidnapped by the conniving Galina Krause. Now they must race the evil Teutonic Order to find the Serpens relic and rescue Sara before it''s too late. Fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson will love this epic series, which is filled with suspense and action. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts With their mom’s life on the line, can the cousins solve the riddles before the Teutonic Order closes in? Globe-Trotting Adventure: Join Wade, Darrell, Lily, and Becca as their desperate search for the Serpens relic takes them from New York City to the dangerous streets of Europe. Riddles and Puzzles: A new set of mind-bending puzzles and coded messages stand between the kids and the next artifact. High-Stakes Relic Hunt: The race is on to find the next piece of Copernicus’s legendary time machine, but the evil Teutonic Order is always one step behind. Family and Friendship: With their mom, Sara, held captive, the cousins must rely on each other and their wits to bring her home safely.

The Time Surfers are in a race against Zoa, a slimy dronth, to be the first to find the photon crystal, which allows those that possess it the power to change the present, future, and even the past.

A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon! Eric, Julie, Neal, and Keeah are on a rescue mission! Galen, Max, King Zello, and Queen Relna are being held prisoner in the forbidding forest of Jabar-Loo, and it''s up to the kids to save them. But setting them free is easier said than done. For Jabar-Loo is a place of ancient, unfathomable magic, where even the closest friend can be mistaken for a deadly enemy. . . .

Noodle and Zeek team up again to beat an evil scientist and save their school When best friends Noodle and Zeek get on a rocket ride at the carnival, they have no idea that they are about to be blasted into danger. The rocket turns out to be real, and when Noodle and Zeek crash-land, they are sucked into a secret laboratory under Mayville School. There they find their old science teacher Mr. Vazny—who’s about to blow it up! The boys must snap into action to stop Vazny from going through with his evil plan. But to do so, they must defeat a giant robot, learn to fly the rocket, and defuse the bomb before it’s too late. Can Noodle and Zeek save their school in time? The boys have their work cut out for them in this exciting Danger Guys adventure. Danger Guys Blast Off is the 2nd book in Danger Guys, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon! When the Turtle City of Droon vanished, all that remained was the Ruby Orb of Doobesh. Spar''s powerful, magical red orb. Nobody knew then what evil the mysterious object held-but they are about to find out. Soon after Eric, Neal and Julie return to Droon, Max becomes a prisoner of the evil charm, and is whisked far away. Galen and Keeah are intent on finding him, and of course the kids want to help their friends. But to find the Ruby Orb, they must first locate its companion, the blue Sapphire Star. And that search will take them far out onto the wild sea in a epic voyage aboard the Jaffa Wind. A voyage that could only happen in the magical world of Droon.

The quest for the relics continues. Travel deeper into the mysterious world of the Copernicus Legacy with the Copernicus Archives: exciting, fast-paced novellas that get you close to the characters and the heart of this action & adventure for kids. Wade and the Scorpion’s Claw picks up right where The Copernicus Legacy: The Forbidden Stone left off, with the Kaplan family seeking the next Copernicus relic. Now Wade, the curious, analytical, yet starry-eyed member of the group, leads the chase for another of the ancient relics through the busy streets of San Francisco while on the run from one of Galina Krause’s most treacherous henchmen in a thrilling tale full of puzzles and riddles. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson, Wade and the Scorpion’s Claw continues the thrilling Copernicus Legacy quest and brings one of the characters into the spotlight. Supports the Common Core State Standards With a ruthless new enemy on his trail and a deadly secret hiding in plain sight, can Wade solve the puzzle before it’s too late? Secret Society Adventure: Wade Kaplan must face off against the treacherous Teutonic Order to protect his family and a powerful secret. Fast-Paced Novella: A quick, thrilling read that drops you right back into the world of the Copernicus Legacy, perfect for fans of the main series. San Francisco Setting: From the crowded airport terminals to the mysterious docks of Sausalito, the chase for the next relic unfolds across the iconic city. Historical Mystery: Uncover clues left behind centuries ago by the great astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in a high-stakes quest that blends past and present.

A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon! Eric and his friends have faced off against Lord Sparr time and time again. They''ve befriended him as Kid Sparr and battled him as an ancient sorcerer. Now the Lord Sparr they know so well is back at the height of his power. And this time, he''s telling his own story.

A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon! Eric and his friends are on a mission! They must uncover the meaning of the treasure of the Orkins: A silver snowflake that cannot melt. Together, the kids travel to the ice fields of northern Droon. But the journey is long and dangerous. The kids'' enemies are on their trail, and they''ll stop at nothing to get the treasure. . . .

A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon! The home of Khan, king of the Lumpies, has been ransacked! A treacherous band of thieves, the Rat-faced Snitchers of Zoop, has stolen a mysterious treasure that the Lumpies had vowed to protect. Now Eric, Neal, Julie, and Keeah must pursue the Snitchers back to their hideaway on the edge of the Dark Lands. But they are not alone. For Ko, the kids'' most fearsome enemy, is after the treasure, too. Can Eric and his friends find it before the king of beasts?

A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon! Lord Sparr has found a new weapon to use against the city of Droon. He''s woken up a mean old giant that will now obey his every command! It''s a good thing Eric, Julie, and Neal are around to help their friends try to stop Lord Sparr. It''s a giant job, but somebody''s got to do it!

When a wicked ancient sorcerer named Shadowface vows to wake the infamous Warriors of the Skorth to aid Ko''s army of beasts, Eric, Julie, Neal, and Keeah must pursue him through the treacherous Dark Lands to stop him.

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. Tony Abbott has been a leading opponent of an Australian republic. In this book, he acknowledges the emotional power of the republican case and offers republicans an historic compromise that establishes an Australian head of state but preserves the existing system of government. His proposal, to turn the Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief into an Australian President and head of state too, is the first significant attempt by a defender of the existing system to participate in the process of constitutional reform.

A small storage room underneath the staircase leading down to Eric''s basement is a magical doorway that takes Eric, Neal, and Julie to the magical land of Droon and to adventure.

Filled with pulse-pounding action and cryptic codes, The Golden Vendetta is the third engrossing book in bestselling author Tony Abbott''s cloak-and-dagger series for young readers. Fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson will love this adventurous series. It''s been two months since the Kaplan family hunted down the Serpens relic, but when the evil Galina Krause suddenly and violently reappears, Wade, Darrell, Lily, and Becca have no choice but to face her again. Now they must race to find an artifact said to be crafted by Leonardo da Vinci himself—perhaps the strangest Guardian of all. Along the way, they uncover another layer to Galina''s sinister endgame . . . and there might not be enough time to stop it. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts

A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon! Has Eric gone bad for good? The young wizard has joined forces with the villainous Moon Dragon, Gethwing, to seek out a magical artifact that will give them untold power.Keeah, Julie, Neal, Galen, and Max know they need to do whatever it takes to stop Eric and Gethwing-- even if it means putting their old friend in harm''s way.But Gethwing is planning something more terrifying than even Galen can predict. And with Eric at his side, he may be unstoppable. . .

A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon! It''s a dangerous time in Droon. A mysterious ancient sorcerer has arrived, waking the infamous Warriors of the Skorth and wreaking havoc. He seems to be an expert in the most evil, long-ago magic, and leads Eric and his friends on a treacherous journey to the Dark Lands. But what awaits them there? And what is the mysterious sorcerer really after? Eric hopes that it''s not too late to find out -- and stop him.

This concluding book in bestselling author Tony Abbott’s critically acclaimed middle grade adventure series is a mile-a-minute thrill ride. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson. “Upon my life, I will.” Across the centuries, every Guardian who has protected one of the twelve relics of the Copernicus legacy has taken this vow. But never have the consequences of the promise been more profound. The secret network of the great astronomer’s spies is the target of an assassination plot, led by the despicable Galina Krause. And now the Kaplans are more alone than ever before as they race from France to Antarctica against a deadly ticking clock. There is not much time left for Wade, Darrell, Lily, and Becca to find the remaining relics and defeat their enemies. But are they willing to risk the life of one of their own in order to save the world?

In this hardcover storybook with foil on the cover, Peppa and her friends imagine the different jobs they could have when they grow up.