Abbott Elementary, but make it magical: from the beloved Tanya Huff comes a new cozy fantasy novel perfect for fans of The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association

At the High School for Magical Arts, the teachers are dismayed at the rise of a Hero…because it means a Villain isn't far behind

It's September, so the teachers at the High School of Magical Arts are gearing up for another school year, crossing their fingers it'll be a quiet one. Abby Bellman knows the drill: teach students some magic, help them learn their craft, and get out in one piece.

Unfortunately, by the end of the first week, it's become obvious that Abby has a potential Hero in her class. All the signs are there: Bex Olynyk has stood up to a bully, turned out to be more powerful than anticipated, and, oh yes, helped deal with an illegal vertical portal.

Not to mention secured a spot on the soccer team, which year nines never do.

The problem? Where there's a Hero, there's bound to be a Villain. And when Heroes and Villains face off, it's going to be anything but a normal school year. Will no one think of the teachers?

Irreverent, warm-hearted, and absolutely charming, this cozy fantasy is a gleeful romp through magical school tropes—from the other side of the desk.



Tanya Huff lives in rural Ontario with her wife Fiona Patton, five cats, and an increasing number of fish. Her 32 novels and 83 short stories include horror, heroic fantasy, urban fantasy, comedy, and space opera. Her BLOOD series was turned into the 22-episode Blood Ties and writing episode nine allowed her to finally use her degree in Radio & Television Arts. Many of her short stories are available as eCollections. She's on Twitter at @TanyaHuff and Facebook as Tanya Huff. She has never used her Instagram account and isn't sure why she has it.