The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet by Tony Abbott (
ISFDB,
Wikipedia) is the 1st novel in his long-running The Secrets of Droon series of elementary-level children's portal fantasy with the obligatory doorway to a magical world hidden behind a mundane building feature, this one kicking off the 1st of the 44 tales (according to
its Wikipedia page) since the series began in 1999 of the obligatory schoolkids who discover the portal and journey through to amazing adventures with magic and flying lizards and princesses, oh my!, free for a limited time courtesy of publisher Scholastic.
Currently free @
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iTunes (not available to Canadians)
Description
A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon!
Eric, Julie, and Neal have just found something magic in Eric's basement. They have discovered a staircase to another world! The world of Droon is amazing - full of magic, flying lizards, and fun, furry creatures. But how will Eric, Julie, and Neal find their way home? Maybe their new friend, Princess Keeah, can help?