Tony Abbott je americký autor dětských knih, který proslul svou oblíbenou sérií Tajemství Droonu. Jeho díla, často s nádechem dobrodružství a fantazie, oslovují mladé čtenáře po celém světě. Abbott se zaměřuje na vytváření poutavých příběhů, které podněcují dětskou představivost a zvídavost. Jeho schopnost budovat bohaté světy a postavy z něj činí významného autora v žánru dětské literatury.
The narrative delves into the tragic fate of the last Romanov dynasty, highlighting the Tsar's missed opportunities for modernization while steering the empire into an unprepared war. Internal conflicts and political missteps ultimately led to the downfall of the monarchy, painting a poignant picture of a family caught in the tumult of history.
The narrative delves into the tragic fate of the Romanov dynasty, focusing on a Tsar who, despite his potential for modernization, ultimately led Russia into an unprepared war. Internal conflicts and struggles contributed to the downfall of the monarchy, painting a vivid picture of the challenges faced by the last Imperial Family. Through this harrowing account, readers gain insight into the complexities of leadership and the factors that precipitated the collapse of an empire.
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The memoirs offer an unabridged glimpse into the lives of three intriguing women in the Russian court. Princess Catherine Radziwill, known for her sharp wit and prolific writing, provides a candid perspective. Madame Lili Dehn, the devoted confidante of the Empress, adds depth to the narrative with her loyalty. Meanwhile, Anna Viroubova, a charming yet duplicitous lady-in-waiting, introduces an element of intrigue and complexity. Together, their stories weave a rich tapestry of court life and personal relationships.
"Bobby, who is bullied by the kids at school for living in a home with a front yard that is filled with garbage, meets a young artist who teaches him to see himself as more than "Junk Boy.""--
A troubled boy and his mother spiral downward into homelessness in this companion to the poignant middle-grade Firegirl from acclaimed writer Tony Abbott.
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
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
Bestselling author Tony Abbott's epic new middle grade series, the Copernicus Legacy, begins with The Forbidden Stone, a thrilling adventure packed with puzzles, intrigue, and action. Fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson will love this first book in an exciting series that takes the reader all over the globe in a race to find pieces of a mysterious hidden past—before it's too late. Wade, Lily, Darrell, and Becca fly from Texas to Germany for the funeral of an old family friend. But instead of just paying their respects, they wind up on a dangerous, mind-blowing quest to unlock an ancient, guarded secret that could destroy the fate of the world. Supports the Common Core State Standards
Již zavedená fantasy série pro mladší čtenáře Eric, Julie a Neal se musí dostat včas do létajícího města! Pod schodištěm vedoucím do sklepa domu, ve kterém bydlí Eric, je tajný vchod do kouzelné země Drúún. Eric, Julie a Neal jsou v ní pravidelnými hosty. Tentokrát má Neal velký problém, zase se proměnil v brouka! Tři přátelé hledají v kouzelné zemi někoho, kdo by Nealovi pomohl. Podle princezny Kíy by lék mohli najít ve městě v oblacích. Jenomže už jim zbývá jediný den, než město zmizí!
3. kniha série Tajemství země Drúún. Třetí díl fantasy příběhu tří kamarádů, kteří opět musí vyrazit na pomoc zemi Drúún. Opět se Eric, Neal a Julie vydávají do Drúúnu a znovu se utkávají s černokněžníkem Spárem. Ten se stále znovu pokouší získat kouzelný drahokam - Rudé oko a tentokrát se mu to dokonce na krátkou chvíli podaří. V rozhodujícím okamžiku ale překvapivě zasáhne čarodějnice Demither...
Tony Abbott combines the best of the action, suspense, and humor that has made DROON a hit for almost a decade -- and takes it to the next level in this spooky new middle grade series.Could the road to the afterlife be a two-way street?Derek's brother Ronny isn't himself.No, really.Ronny's body has been taken over by the long-dead soul of a man named Virgil Black. Lucky for him, Virgil is one of the good guys. Not all of them are.In fact, a Legion of evil souls is staging a serious comeback. And they're staging it at Bayou Malpierre, the site of Derek's most horrible nightmare.That nightmare is about to get even worse. . . .
Tony Abbott combines the best of the action, suspense, and humor that has made DROON a hit for almost a decade -- and takes it to the next level in this spooky new middle grade series.Could the road to the afterlife be a two-way street?Derek Stone just turned fourteen. He's lived in the heart of New Orleans with his dad and older brother, Ronny, his whole life. He's a little overweight. He can't hear well out of his left ear.Oh, and he's on the run from the dead.Derek never imagined that the dead could be anything but dead. But there's no denying it. They're back -- and they're after him.He just doesn't know why.And he doesn't have long to figure it out.
2. kniha série Tajemství země Drúún. V pohádkovém světě pod schodištěm čekají další zkoušky! Eric, Julie a Neal mají problém. Zlovolný kníže Spár ukradl jejich kamarádce princezně Kíe kouzelný drahokam. A princezna teď nutně potřebuje jejich pomoc, aby drahokam získala zpět. Dobrá zpráva zní, že ví, kde ho hledat: ukradený předmět je ukryt v tajném Spárově paláci. Ta špatná zpráva je, že palác se nachází v samotném nitru sopky!
Keeah, Julie, Neal, Galen, and Max have to stop Eric and Gethwing from pulling Droon in grave danger, even though Eric is their friend.
Inspired by an old postcard and unfinished magazine, Jason gathers all the strange clues he has discovered and heads down to St. Petersburg with his friend Dia in the hopes of uncovering the truth about his family's past.
1. kniha série Tajemství země Drúún. Úspěšná fantasy série pro začínající čtenáře! Pod schodištěm vedoucím do sklepa domu, ve kterém bydlí Eric, se ukrývá komůrka na harampádí. Je stará a zaprášená a není na ní nic zvláštního. Jenže když se tam Eric, Julie a Neal jednoho dne vmáčknou všichni najednou, stane se cosi neuvěřitelného. Nejprve spatří jakési mihotavé světlo, a pak se jim pod nohama objeví schodiště zářící duhovými barvami. Když po něm děti začnou sestupovat do tajemné země Drúún, pochopí, že tam na ně nečeká nic jiného než kouzla a dobrodružství! Přeložil Lumír Mikulka.
As Eric and his friends venture beyond the jeweled door and down the dark stairway, they enter a whole new chapter in their Droon adventures. They enter the "Upper World, " in other words, our world. In this exciting Special Edition, for the first time ever, the magical world of Droon is expanding into the real world. Wizards, goblins, and all kinds of magical mischief are in store -- and this time, it's not just a wonder of Droon. It's a reality.
Eric, Julie, and Neal have a problem. The nasty Lord Sparr has stolen a magic jewel from their friend Princess Keeah. The princess really needs their help. The good news is the jewel is in Lord Sparr’s secret palace. The bad news is the secret palace is in the volcano!
A middle school boy's life is changed when Jessica, a girl disfigured by burns, starts attending his Catholic school while receiving treatment at a local hospital. Reprint.
With nearly 2 million books in print, this Little Apple series is H-O-T, hot. The SECRET is out - DROON is the series that kids, parents, and teachers are talking about!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 . . . .
The kids from the Upper World must travel back in time to save Droon from the most dangerous creatures they¹ve met yet!
When Eric dreams about Keeah and the sea witch Demither visiting his house, he and his friends return to Droon to discover that Demither is stirring up trouble for Keeah, and that their old enemy Lord Sparr may be behind it all.
A Magical Staircase.Discover the World of Droon!Zoom! It seems like all of Droon is competing in the Quest! And Princess Keeah wants to win the prize, since it might break the magic spell on her mother. But some people aren't playing fair. Can Eric, Neal, and Julie stop the other races from stealing a victory?
Julie, Eric, Neal, and Princess Keeah must figure out how to stop Lord Sparr from using the powers of the Golden Wasp to enslave the rulers of all the kingdoms of Droon, and then going on to conquer the outside world through Eric's father whom Sparr holds
Eric, Julie, and Neal try to stop the giant robot Lord Sparr has woken up and now controls
After a robbery in the Lampies' village, Eric, Julie, and Neal try to find the culprit, who is rumored to be a terrible beast.
Eric, Julie and Neal discover an enchanted stairway in Eric's basement, which turns out to be a portal to the magical and troubled world of Droon!
When Neal turns into a giant bug, Eric and Julie rush him back to Droon. Princess Keeah thinks there is a cure in the fantastical City in the Clouds. Of course they only have one day before the city disappears for an entire year
When Jaffa City becomes frozen as a result of the spell by Lord Sparr, Eric, Julie, Neal, and Princess Keeah have no choice but to fight him at his own game by using snowballs as their weapons of choice. Original.
Eric, Julie, and Neal are sailing with Princess Keeah. Suddenly, they are caught in the middle of a magical ocean storm. They are shipwrecked in an island that belongs to one of Lord Sparr’s witches. Now Eric, Julie, Neal, and Princess Keeah have to get off the island before Lord Sparr gets them!
