{"product_id":"sugar-grove-academy-9798349414473","title":"Sugar Grove Academy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if your ordinary school day ended with a kidnapping... and a magical awakening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Cortney Gayle thought her biggest challenge this year would be the fourth-grade spelling bee-until two mysterious men in black suits show up at her classroom and change her life forever. Taken from her familiar world and thrust into the enchanted halls of \u003cstrong\u003eSugar Grove Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e, a secret school hidden from humans, Cortney discovers she's not who she thought she was. She's a \u003cem\u003ehalfling\u003c\/em\u003e-half human, half magical-and the daughter of a powerful lightning dragon she's never met.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuddenly, she's surrounded by talking books, flying teapots, magical creatures, and classmates with wings, horns, or glowing hands. While navigating this strange new world, Cortney finds friendship in a bold crow-shifter named Sky and a sarcastic elf-mage named Conner. But danger is never far behind. Mysterious forces seem determined to control her power, and dark secrets from her mother's past begin to unravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Cortney struggles to understand her identity and harness her emerging lightning magic, she's faced with the hardest questions of all: Who can she trust? Why did her mother leave? And what does it mean to be both human and Fae in a world where you're told to choose?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with humor, heart, and thrilling twists, \u003cem\u003eSugar Grove Academy\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003emiddle-grade fantasy adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eNevermoor\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKeeper of the Lost Cities\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/em\u003e. With rich world-building and emotionally resonant themes of belonging, bravery, and self-acceptance, Whitney Knowles delivers a magical coming-of-age story that will captivate readers ages 8-12 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a young dreamer looking for a world to escape into, or a parent or educator searching for a book that celebrates inclusion, identity, and resilience, \u003cem\u003eSugar Grove Academy\u003c\/em\u003e is a sparkling debut that reminds us: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYou don't need to fit into one world-sometimes, you're meant to build your own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKnowles, Whitney:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Whitney Knowles is a passionate storyteller and educator with a lifelong love for books, imagination, and inclusion. A dedicated special education coordinator by profession, she draws inspiration from her students and daughters to craft stories that celebrate courage, diversity, and self-discovery. Sugar Grove Academy, her debut middle-grade fantasy novel, is a heartfelt tribute to young readers who are learning to find their place in the world-especially those who feel a little different. Whitney lives with her family and two creative daughters, who help keep her imagination fired up and her writing grounded in heart and magic.","brand":"Barnes \u0026 Noble Publisher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51500692373778,"sku":"9798349414473","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3256feeb-df75-416d-9d34-71f4a1e87d3a.jpg?v=1753197884","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sugar-grove-academy-9798349414473","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}