An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson

An Academy for Liars by Alexis HendersonLennon Carter's life is falling apart. Until she gets a mysterious phone call inviting her to sit the entrance exam for somewhere very few have heard of Drayton College, a school of magic hidden in a secret pocket of Savannah. Lennon has been chosen because like everyone else at the school she is special. She possesses the innate gift of persuasion the ability to wield her will like a weapon and to use it to control others and, in rare cases, matter

The culture wars around education and phonics are explored

and we have added some of CASSE's way of thinking to the story

along with a note with clear instructions: don't go out

As she plans her escape

As a passionate cook

sleep softly at night

he thinks it's a lucky discovery

space to practise and doodle in

We fight for the ideas we want to be true

The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last

member of the Jockey Club

they know they are beginning a life of excitement and responsibility but also danger