The War at Ellsmere/One Year at Ellsmere

Thirteen-year-old Juniper expects a perfect academic haven when she wins a scholarship to the elite Ellsmere Academy, but she quickly finds herself caught in a power struggle with the school's queen bee, labeled a "special project" by teachers, and whispered about a mythical beast prowling the nearby forest. As she tries to fit in and protect her friends, Juniper faces bullying, school politics, and a mystery that blurs the line between legend and reality. The story blends school life, light adventure, and a hint of the supernatural.