In this New York Times bestselling first book of the Middle School and Other Disasters series, readers meet Heidi Heckelbeck, a witch-in-training starting middle school at the magical Broomsfield Academy. The story follows Heidi's anxieties about living on her own and making new friends, which are quickly overshadowed by the discovery that her old rival, Melanie Maplethorpe, is her new roommate. What ensues is a comical and escalating prank war, infused with magical mishaps, as the two reluctant roommates learn to navigate their shared space and burgeoning powers. The book features black-and-white illustrations and doodles, making it an engaging read for middle-grade children aged 10-14, particularly those who enjoy humor, fantasy, and stories about school life and friendship challenges.
A New York Times bestseller! In this hilarious first book in the Middle School and Other Disasters series, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck juggles magical mishaps and everyday mayhem at her new boarding school. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout and sparkly foil on the cover! It’s goodbye, Brewster Elementary and hello, Broomsfield Academy when Heidi starts middle school at the only school in the country that has secret classes for witches in training! Heidi is excited but nervous about living on her own and making new friends (and new crushes)! Her first day takes a turn for the worse when Heidi discovers her roommate is none other than her old rival, Melanie Maplethorpe! Melanie is also less than thrilled, and the two find themselves engaged in an epic prank war. But when magic enters the mix, will the reluctant roommates go too far?