We love this book because it is:
Fast-paced with lots of action
Strong, confident, positive female lead
Mystery for your class to unravel
Cliff-hangers
Funny
Writing opportunities:
Diary entries
Write the next chapter
Instructions (How to Defeat a Monster)
Newspaper Article (Art Gallery Break-in)
Combining action (using prepositions) & dialogue
Passive voice to conceal agent and build threat
Debate: Stephanie belongs in the magical world.