School Spirits

Fifteen-year-old Izzy Brannick was trained to fight monsters. For centuries, her family has hunted magical creatures. But when Izzy's older sister vanishes without a trace while on a job, Izzy's mom decides they need to take a break. Izzy and her mom move to a new town, but they soon discover it's not as normal as it appears. A series of hauntings has been plaguing the local high school, and Izzy is determined to prove her worth and investigate.

Dawson wants to try out for the basketball team, but he gets bullied into being the mascot instead. And to make matters worse, the suit is possessed by a spooky spirit!

People tend to avoid what they can’t control. Believers often shy away from the Holy Spirit because we don’t know who He really is or what He might do. But if we will let Him into our lives, He will come with His power and change us forever. In School of the Spirit, Pastor Lee Cummings encourages believers to get to know the Holy Spirit, the most misunderstood Person of the Trinity.

Alyx Keating failed at life. Now she's failed at death. She thought she was done with spirit guide school, but she's not. She's not even close. Because she graduated with a colossally bad rating, she's called back another round of lessons with a new instructor. Her teacher, Phineas, is a pompous angel with a terrible attitude and little patience for her slacker attitude. Meanwhile, the lead singer of Alyx's favorite band might be more attainable than she thinks... Alyx, Leigh, and Taishi all return in this sequel to School for Spirits: A Dead Girl and a Samurai.

All Kat wants is to be normal, or at least to look that way to students at her new school. But her mother is a medium, and not the kind that fits in between small and large; Kat's mom is the kind of medium who sees spirits and communicates with them. And, even worse, Kat has just discovered that she can see spirits too. In fact, she seems to be the only one capable of helping a spirit at her school cross over successfully. The question is can she do it without needing to switch schools herself?

Leigh Riley is three weeks away from her high school graduation when she's suddenly crushed by a truck. She may be dead, but her education is far from over. Seventeen-year-old Leigh is inducted into the School for Spirits, where she learns how to be a spirit guide for mortals. Leigh meets Alyx, her rebel roommate who just doesn't care about the spirit guide stuff. Then Leigh develops a massive crush on an absurdly hot Archangel named Jophiel. Finally, she is assigned to a veteran instructor, Taishi Nakamura. The handsome samurai is quiet, strict and private, but Leigh is determined to crack...

With all of the pluck and charm of its eponymous young hero, Rachel McAdams (The Notebook, Spotlight, Midnight in Paris) delivers a spectacular reading of Montgomery's beloved bildungsroman. In moments both funny and bittersweet, McAdams' voice is imbued with the spark that has made Anne a much-loved symbol of individualism and cheer for over a century.

Barbara is dead, VERY dead, but she just wants to check social media and spend time with her almost-boyfriend. She definitely doesn't want to attend spirit school and learn how to be a spirit guide. Talk about inconvenient! Barbara's instructor, Vineet, isn't making her afterlife any easier. Vineet is zany, nerdy, and a little bit weird. They're polar opposites, but somehow, some way, they have to work together to make humans' wishes come true. Pretty Dead Girl is part of the Spirit School series, but can be read as a standalone story.

In a mortal world colonized by the gods and ruled over by their cruel offspring, the Descended, Diem Bellator yearns to escape the insular life of her poor village. Her mother's sudden disappearance—and the discovery of a dangerous secret about her past—offer Diem an unexpected opportunity to enter the dark world of Descended royalty and unlock the web of mysteries her mother left behind.

Archangel Jophiel is a cad, and his behavior hasn't gone unnoticed by his peers. When his womanizing ways come to light, he is put on probation and punished in a most fitting way. He's now an instructor for fledgling spirit guides. Jophiel is paired with Chris Pho, a quiet young man whose life was tragically short. Chris' relentless goodness is unfamiliar to Jophiel, who just might learn something from his new student. Chris has never had a girlfriend, and he's never really wanted one... until he meets Archangel Haniel.

Orias is a fallen angel, condemned to wander Earth for all eternity. Most angels would be ashamed of such a status, but Orias flaunts it. A rebel and a trickster, Orias is proud of what he is, and has no desire to return to the world of spirits... until he's approached by his old friend Sandalphon, who begs him to change his ways. Getting back into Archangel Michael's good graces won't be easy. First, the rebellious Orias will have to complete a few missions as a spirit guide, and prove he can be a good boy. But can he? Orias is paired with Kate, a lonely young girl who becomes his ...

Pep rally, a big game...some of the kids are getting too involved in School Spirit Month. They make fun of the people who don't participate.

Ever since she's been dead, Kaylene's had one dream: to become an Archangel. Her training has been her focus, her obsession, her passion—and now she's only five missions away from making the dream come true. Kaylene's dedication has made her one of the most popular Archangel candidates. She has a legion of fans and a portfolio of glamorous pictures. Every magazine wants to interview her, every spirit wants to be her, and no demon can withstand her blade. Kaylene can handle anything that comes her way, but she'll face her biggest challenge yet: a rebel student named Ben. Almost an ...

Sandalphon isn't the most popular Archangel, or the handsomest, or even the strongest, but he might be the kindest. For seven years, he's watched over his charge, a young woman named Mikayla Frost. He's dried her tears, fulfilled her wishes, and helped her make new friends, but now they're facing a new challenge: Death. Mikayla passes away just after her seventeenth birthday, leaving her beloved grandfather behind. Even in life, Mikayla enjoyed helping people, so spirit school is right up her alley. Her instructor, “Sander Phelan,” is super cute... but he's hiding a huge secret.

Lucy Alvarez, a recent Spirit School graduate, is presented with a unique opportunity. She's asked to become one of Archangel Azrael's “Helpers,” a group of spirits who guide the recently deceased to the afterlife. Lucy is definitely no stranger to death. She lost her mom when she was twelve. At age fifteen, she was diagnosed with cancer, a disease that ultimately claimed her life. She's an obvious choice to work with the Angel of Death. To become a Helper, Lucy undergoes training with Archangel Azrael himself. The Angel of Death is a handsome enigma, cold yet compassionate, and ...

The people suffer under the centuries-long rule of the Moon Throne. The royal family—the despotic emperor and his monstrous sons, the Three Terrors—hold the countryside in their choking grip. They bleed the land and oppress the citizens with the frightful powers they inherited from the god locked under their palace.

We Need Diverse Books cofounder Ellen Oh delivers the final book in her middle grade series Spirit Hunters, a gripping mystery and thrilling adventure, starring a Korean-American heroine and a diverse cast of characters. Harper is dealing with too many new changes in her house. Her cousin, Leo, is now living with them; her sister, Kelly, has started working at a local makeup store, Jeune; and Harper's spirit hunter abilities have grown increasingly more powerful and uncontrollable, making her a target for possession.

Mav disappeared before I could ever tell him about the child I carried. I’ve had years to get over him, and I’ve tried. But the second I see him again my heart lurches and it’s like all that time evaporates. I still burn for him, even though I know it’s a bad idea. I try to remind myself about the bad things: his possessiveness, his quick temper...but he’s different now. More mature. Protective. Settled. And hiding something. Something bigger than the child we share.

I've seen it all.... A boy who planned to be the next school shooter. A patient with OCD whose loved ones really did suffer every time he missed a ritual. A choir boy who claimed he was being molested - not by a priest - but by God Himself. A patient with PTSD who gave me nightmares. A husband and wife who accused each other of abuse, and only one of them was telling the truth.

Twelve-year-old Natalie Nelson has written a powerful school story. It's a short novel called "The Cheater," and her best friend Zoe is certain it should be published. All Natalie has to do is give the manuscript to her mom, an editor at a big publishing house. However, Natalie doesn't want any favors from her mom. Still, Zoe won't drop the idea.