Diary of a Misfit Monster: Secrets Graveshade Academy

A funny, spooky middle grade adventure for fans of Monster High, Wednesday, and Dork Diaries! Twelve-year-old Viv Stone has one rule: don't let anyone see what you really are.The problem? She has no idea what that is.When Viv is dropped off at Graveshade Academy - a school for monsters - with zero warning and even less explanation, she quickly learns that "what are you?" is basically the first thing anyone asks here. Everyone has an answer. Everyone except her.Now Viv has six weeks until the Founders' Ceremony, where every new student must demonstrate their gift in front of the entire school. No gift, no staying. But Viv's gift is strange, unpredictable, and definitely not something she can explain - especially not to the vampire who's already building a case against her, or the headmistress who's been waiting for Viv her entire life.With the help of a chaotic best friend who carries a pet beetle in a jar, a quiet boy who notices everything, and a group of misfit kids who build things back from broken pieces, Viv is determined to figure out what she is before someone else decides for her.Perfect for readers who love: - Monster High, Wednesday Addams, and spooky girl aesthetics- Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid humor and diary-style storytelling- Funny middle school adventures with mystery and heart- Misfit friend groups and found family stories- Magic schools, supernatural secrets, and monster loreFirst book in the Graveshade Academy series. For ages 8-12.If you can't figure out what you are, you might as well figure out who's trying to hide it from you.

Pages: 338, Paperback, Independently published