The Wandless Wonder

In a world where magic is everything, Tommy Sparkwell stands out for all the wrong reasons. At Whispering Academy, where talented young spellcasters compete for glory, Tommy's charm and daring tricks have always masked his biggest flaw-his magic is unpredictable, and now his wand is shattered. With the prestigious Spelling Bee of Spells approaching, Tommy faces mockery and doubt from his peers, especially the perfect Victor Ashborne, who seems destined to win.Determined to prove that magic isn't bound to a piece of wood, Tommy stumbles upon a long-forgotten art: word-weaving-the ancient and unstable practice of wandless magic. But mastering this raw power is harder than he imagined, and time is running out. Worse, he's been unwillingly partnered with Eliza Wrenstone, a meticulous perfectionist who believes Tommy is more trouble than he's worth.As the competition intensifies, Tommy and Eliza must navigate treacherous magical trials, outsmart rivals, and uncover secrets hidden within the academy's walls. Their uneasy alliance may be the only thing standing between victory and failure-or something far more dangerous.Can Tommy harness magic from within and redefine what it means to be a spellcaster? Or will his quest to break the rules break him instead?The Wandless Wonder is a thrilling young adult fantasy about friendship, resilience, and discovering that sometimes the greatest magic lies in believing in yourself.