The Substitute Dragon (Ages 8–12)

Something is off about the new substitute teacher—and eight-year-old Hugo Martinez can't stop cataloging the evidence: wisps of smoke drifting from her nose, fingernails sharp enough to scratch steel, and a hidden scroll covered in ancient dragon drawings. Nobody else at school suspects a thing. With the talent show days away and Ms. Flamel's mysterious plans tied directly to the auditorium stage, Hugo and his best friend Priya must uncover what their 347-year-old teacher really wants before the curtain rises.