Author Profile
Tony Abbott
3 Books
Tony Abbott is a prolific American author best known for his extensive contributions to children's literature and middle-grade fiction. He is most famous for creating the highly popular fantasy chapter book series, The Secrets of Droon. His diverse catalog ranges from thrilling adventures like The Copernicus Legacy to imaginative standalone novels such as Denis Ever After.
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Books in "Cracked Classics"
Sixth graders Devin and Francine are completely horrified when their teacher assigns them the lead roles in the class production of Romeo and Juliet. They have no idea how to memorize lines that hardly even sound like normal English.
Their problem takes a wild turn when the library's magical security gates transport them straight into the actual pages of William Shakespeare's famous play. With no warning, the two best friends land smack in the middle of a dangerous sword fight between two rival families, the Montagues and the Capulets.
When they realize that Romeo has fallen for Juliet, Devin and Francine decide to take matters into their own hands. They know how this tragic story is supposed to end, but they are determined to flip the script. Join this hilarious and magical journey as two modern kids try to rewrite history and give these famous star-crossed lovers a happy ending!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
141 Pages
Take a literal dive into the pages of a classic American adventure! Devin and Frankie are in a massive panic. During a normal day at the library, Mrs. Figglehopper's incredibly valuable, autographed page of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer gets sucked right into the library's magical zapper gates. To get the precious page back, you must join the two friends as they jump headfirst into the gate and land smack in the middle of Mark Twain's famous story! Suddenly, you are floating down the muddy Mississippi River, dodging steamboats, and trying to outsmart wild characters from the 1800s. You will need to use your quick modern thinking to survive this historical riverboat ride. Can you help Devin and Frankie track down the missing paper and find a way back to the real world before the story ends? Grab your raft and get ready for a hilarious, historical splash!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
Hey there, adventurer! Meet Devin and Frankie, two friends who aren't super excited about reading. In fact, they got into a bit of trouble for not finishing a spooky old book called Dracula. Their punishment? Fixing books in the library!
But something amazing and totally weird happens. When they accidentally push an old copy of Dracula through a broken metal detector, BAM! A huge crack opens up, and they're sucked right into the story itself! Imagine that – suddenly you're not just reading about vampires, you're meeting them face-to-face in a place called Transylvania.
Now, Devin and Frankie have to use their wits, some garlic, and maybe even a wooden stake or two to face the creepy Count Dracula. It's going to take all their funny ideas and brave moves to get out of this classic tale alive. Can these two clever kids outsmart a real-life vampire and find their way back home? Get ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure where books come to life in the most unexpected way!
6-8 Years
131 Pages