Thanks so much to Netgalley and Random House Kids for the early copy of The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee, Dan Santat (Illustrator). This was such a fun (and funny!) start to a new middle grade illustrated series, perfect for fans of Spy School. 

Olive Cobin Zang’s always too busy parents drop her off at the strangest boarding school ever: a former castle turned prison that’s now a “reforming arts school.” Or is it? The academy isn’t what it seems and Olive finds herself part of an elite group of misfit kids who fight crime.

This was a great read that I just flew through and highly recommend for middle grade readers. I love stories that feature “misfits” as the ones saving everyone and everything. Get your hands on this asap – it publishes January 2! A great start to a New Year!