Tony Abbott (author) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tony Abbott
Born	(1952-10-26) October 26, 1952 (age 72) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Connecticut
Genre	children's
Notable works	The Secrets of Droon
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Tony Abbott (born October 26, 1952) is an American author who writes exciting books for children. He is best known for his popular book series, The Secrets of Droon. This series has more than 40 books!

Tony Abbott's books have sold over 12 million copies around the world. They have been translated into many languages. These include Italian, Spanish, Korean, French, Japanese, Polish, Turkish, and Russian. He also wrote the well-known book Firegirl and The Copernicus Legacy series.

Early Life and Education

Tony Abbott was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1952. His father was a university professor. Their home had a large library, which was one of Tony's first ways to discover books. He grew up with one brother and two sisters.

When Tony was eight years old, his family moved to Connecticut. He went to elementary school and high school there. Later, he attended the University of Connecticut. He first studied music and psychology. However, he decided to focus on English. He earned a bachelor's degree in English literature. He also had majors in Music and Psychology.

After college, Tony Abbott traveled in Europe. When he returned home, he worked at several bookstores. He also worked for a publishing company. To improve his writing, he attended workshops taught by Patricia Reilly Giff.

Writing Career Highlights

Tony Abbott started his writing journey by taking classes from Patricia Reilly Giff. After some attempts, he finally published his first book, Danger Guys. He became very famous for his book series The Secrets of Droon. This series has over 40 books that kids love to read.

He also wrote the popular book Firegirl. Another well-known series he created is The Copernicus Legacy. His books are enjoyed by many young readers worldwide.

About Tony Abbott's Life

Tony Abbott lives in Trumbull, Connecticut, with his wife and their dog. He has two adult children. He is a member of several groups that support arts and literature. These include the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. He is also part of the Yale Center for British Art.

Popular Books by Tony Abbott

Mr. Abbott has written more than ninety-five books for young readers. Here are some of his popular series and other works:

The Danger Guys Series

• Danger Guys (1994)
• Danger Guys Blast Off (1994)
• Danger Guys: Hollywood Halloween
• Danger Guys Hit the Beach (1995)
• Danger Guys On Ice (1995)
• Danger Guys and the Golden Lizard (1996)

The Weird Zone Series

• Zombie Surf Commandos from Mars! (1996)
• Incredible Shrinking Kids! (1996)
• The Beast From Beneath the Cafeteria! (1996)
• Attack of the Alien Mole Invaders! (1996)

The Haunting of Derek Stone Series

• City of the Dead (2009)
• Bayou Dogs (2009)
• The Red House (2009)
• The Ghost Road (2009)

The Secrets of Droon Series

• The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet (1999)
• Journey to the Volcano Palace (1999)
• The Mysterious Island (1999)
• City of the Clouds (1999)
• The Great Ice Battle (1999)
• The Sleeping Giant of Goll (2000)
• Into the Land of the Lost (2000)
• The Golden Wasp (2000)
• The Tower of the Elf King (2000)
• Quest For the Queen (2000)
• The Hawk Bandits of Tarkoom (2001)
• Under the Serpent Sea (2001)
• The Mask of Maliban (2001)
• Voyage of the Jaffa Wind (2002)
• The Moon Scroll (2002)
• The Knights of Silversnow (2002)
• Dream Thief (2003)
• Search for the Dragon Ship (2003)
• The Coiled Viper (2003)
• In the Ice Caves of Krog (2003)
• Flight of the Genie (2004)
• The Isle of Mists (2004)
• The Fortress of the Treasure Queen (2004)
• The Race to Doobesh (2005)
• The Riddle of Zorfendorf Castle (2005)
• The Moon Dragon (2006)
• The Chariot of Queen Zara (2006)
• In The Shadow of Goll (2006)
• Pirates of the Purple Dawn (2007)
• Escape from Jabar-Loo (2007)
• Queen of Shadowthorne (2007)
• The Treasure of the Orkins (2008)
• Flight of the Blue Serpent (2008)
• In the City of Dreams (2009)
• The Lost Empire of Koomba (2009)
• Knights of the Ruby Wand (2010)

Special Editions of Droon

• The Magic Escapes (2002)
• Wizard or Witch (2004)
• Voyagers of the Silver Sand (2005)
• Sorcerer (2006)
• Moon Magic (2008)
• Crown of Wizards (2009)
• The Genie King (2010)
• The Final Quest (2010)

Other Books by Tony Abbott

• Kringle (2005)
• Firegirl (2008)
• The Postcard (2009)
• Lunch-box Dream (2011)
• The Summer of Owen Todd (2017)
• Denis Ever After (2018)
• The Great Jeff (2019)
• Junk Boy (2020)

UnderWorlds Series

• The Battle Begins (2011)
• When Monsters Escape (2012)
• Revenge of the Scorpion King (2012)
• The Ice Dragon (2012)

The Copernicus Legacy Series

• The Forbidden Stone
• Copernicus Archives: Wade and the Scorpion's Claw
• The Serpent's Curse
• Becca and the Prisoner's Cross
• The Golden Vendetta
• The Crown of Fire

Tony Abbott also wrote the Cracked Classics series. These books retell classic stories in a modern and fun way.

Awards and Recognition

Tony Abbott has received several awards for his writing:

• He won the Golden Kite Award for Fiction. This award was given by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators for his book Firegirl.
• He also received the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Allan Poe Award. This was for the best mystery in the juvenile category for his book The Postcard in 2009.