The document summarizes the children's fantasy book "The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet" by Tony Abbott. It describes the main characters Eric, Neal, Julie, and Princess Keeah and their adventure in the magical land of Droon where Lord Sparr tries to capture Princess Keeah. Additional details provided include that the author Tony Abbott was born in Ohio, has written over 60 children's books, and now lives in Connecticut with his family.

1. The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet By Jared

2. The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet Author: Tony Abbott Genre: Fiction Chapter book Fantasy/Adventure

3. Characters Eric Hinkle A boy with Droon in his basement Neal Kroger Eric’s friend who lives down the street Julie Rubin Eric’s and Neal’s friend from kindergarten Princess Keeah The princess in Droon

4. Main Event Eric, Neal, and Julie are going out to play soccer but Eric needs to clean his basement and Julie finds Droon. In Droon, Lord Sparr is trying to capture Princess Keeah to get the Red Eye Of Dawn. Does he capture her or not?

5. You should read this book because: If you like books with mysteries and magic you will like this book. This book is good because it has very odd characters.

6. Some information on Tony Abbott He was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He’s written over 60 children’s books. Over 6,000,000 books have been sold. The Secrets of Droon was the top 10 book of the month. Now he lives in Trumbull, Connecticut with his wife, two daughters, and a dog.

7. Works Consulted Abbott, Tony. The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet . New York: Scholastic Inc., 1999 Tony Abbott. Dec. 2007. http://www.tonyabbottbooks.com/