Horrid High

Horrid High: Back to School invites readers back to the world’s most horrid school for another wild term. This middle-grade adventure follows twelve-year-old Ferg and his friends as Granny Grit is called away on a mysterious mission and the Grand Plan goes missing. Packed with funny chaos, clever plans, and big-hearted teamwork, Horrid High is perfect for kids ages 9–12 who love schoolyard capers, fast pacing, and a dash of mischief. In Payal Kapadia's warm, lively voice, the book unfolds in brisk, chapter-driven scenes that bounce between slapstick moments and heartwarming moments of friendship. The world of Horrid High comes alive through zany situations—Cook Fracas’s food fights, Colonel Craven’s manic panics, and Miss Nottynuf’s nervous energy—while the teens scramble to track down the missing Grand Plan before it’s too late. The experience blends storytelling with playful pace, offering humor, quick dialogue, and satisfying challenges that feel accessible to readers who are new to chapter books but hungry for adventure. The book also celebrates teamwork, resilience, and clever problem-solving as Ferg and friends learn what it means to look out for one another. Brisk, chapter-driven storytelling that keeps a fast, funny pace Colorful cast: Ferg, Granny Grit, Cook Fracas, Colonel Craven, Miss Nottynuf Humor, chaos, and heart at the center of a world-class school caper Themes of teamwork, resilience, and creative problem-solving Payal Kapadia’s witty, energetic writing that welcomes middle-grade readers After finishing Horrid High: Back to School, readers will feel ready to face new challenges with creativity and friends by their side, carrying the warmth of this wild school adventure long after the last page is turned.