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When Eric, Julie, and Neal discover a hidden storage space beneath their basement, they stumble into an ordinary gray room. Suddenly a dazzling, rainbow‑colored staircase appears, inviting the three kids down into the fantastical land of Droon. There, magic thrives and mysteries abound, promising exciting adventures for readers aged 7 to 10.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Tony Abbott
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