The novels are so good that readers cannot wait for the next book in the series to come out so they can read them with their parents or kids (whichever the case may be). The novels serve as great material for reading and even bonding with.
Some readers did not like the novel for the way that Abbott takes from other kids books and boils down other things books do and puts it into an eighty page book to create something that is not as good as what he is ripping off but making children love them anyway.
"Journey to the Volcano Palace" is the second book in the "Secrets of Droon" series. The three friends (Neal, Julie, and Eric) are faced with a problem. Lord Sparr, a nasty man, has taken a jewel that has magic powers from their friend, Princess Keeah. She is need of their help. They know where it is, which is fine, if only the place was not located inside a volcano.
Fans of the novel liked the magic found in the story, and features interesting characters, fun fantasy, and a good story. The plot is not predictable, you never know what is going to happen next, and there are black and white characters (which some found to be good for the young audience, just right for them to