Wizard's Hall

In Jane Yolen's captivating tale, an inept wizard-in-training named Henry, affectionately nicknamed Thornmallow, enters the magical realm of Wizard's Hall, where anything is possible, from talking paintings to moving walls. Despite his lack of magical talent and a habit of turning spells into disasters, he finds kindness from teachers and forms strong friendships. However, as the 113th student at the academy, Henry soon learns he bears a crucial responsibility to save his classmates and the school from a looming, terrible threat.