The Magic Misfits: The Golden Ticket

Golden Ticket, a middle grade novel by Kate Egan, follows eleven-year-old Ash McNulty, a 'gifted and talented' student struggling to keep up with her advanced classmates. As the end of fifth grade approaches and the pressure to succeed mounts, Ash battles academic anxiety and questions her self-worth. When an opportunity arises to prove herself by winning the Quiz Bowl, Ash sees it as her chance to shine. However, a twist of fate leads her to reassess her understanding of school, friendship, and what it truly means to be special.