school fiction

"After defeating the necromancers and bringing alchemy back to the Alexandria Academy, Shad Hadid is ready for an exciting second term at school. It doesn't hurt that he's being called a hero, but the new lessons are harder than he expected and his mentor, Kahem, is nowhere to be found. When Shad intercepts a letter from an informant with a possible clue for thwarting the necromancers' evil plans once and for all, he's determined to help. Joined by his friends, Shad embarks on a perilous journey across Lebanon to track down this secretive stranger. But shadowy forces lurk around every corner, eager to take revenge on the Alexandria Academy's young heroes--and not everyone is as they seem. Unable to tell who they can trust, will Shad and his friends be able to find what they seek and save their school?"--Provided by publisher.

When his name is mispronounced, leading to laughter in the classroom, an Indian American boy is reminded by his parents how special he is and how his unique name reflects that.

"Maeve Merritt knows all about magic. After all, she found Mermeros the djinni in a sardine can! But not even magic can give her the freedom to do the daring things she wants to do in her life---things not allowed for girls in 1897. When Maeve and her friend Alice take a summer field trip to Oxford, though, they're amazed to see women as college students and even playing sports! But just when it seems like her dreams might one day come true, thieves looking to steal Mermeros put Maeve and her friends in danger. With the help of two charmed silver mirrors, Maeve can outwit almost any burglar, but she knows magic will continue to cause her trouble at every turn. What if it's time to give up her djnnni once and for all? Is Maeve ready to throw away all her wishes?"--Provided by publisher.

"After surviving a suicide attempt, Addison returns to school where her life intersects with four other students, each of whom are also struggling with their own personal struggles"--Provided by publisher.

"Peggy, Rita, and Dot are practicing for the upcoming band concert. But when the school's instruments start to disappear one by one, their big performance is in jeopardy. With the help of some secret codes and the most enigmatic women in history who worked as spies, will the girls be able to solve the mystery and face the music?"--Provided by publisher.

"Time out! Simon got Max Brutus's prized World Cup soccer ball stuck in the tallest tree in Picasso Park! Now he's in more trouble than a tater tot in ketchup. Can his friends at Table 5 help him get the ball before the big game? Or has Simon's luck maxed out"--Provided by publisher.

With the help of their second grade teacher, who says everyone in classroom 2E is a scientist, Flat Stanley and his friends learn about scientific method, gravity and friction through a heated contest on the playground.

"It's summer time and Class Red are off to the beach! There's so much to do, but Dave the naughtiest unicorn just wants to eat chips and ice cream! Can Mira and her friends find the missing treasure and rescue a little sea creature?"--Provided by publisher.

Yenebi, her sister Melanie, and mom drive to school every morning across the US-Mexico border.

Zoe wants her math number line project to be perfect, but she cannot decide which beads to use--until Mr. Grizley convinces her to ask for help from her friends.