First day at Broomsfield
Begin with Worst Broommate Ever! before continuing through Heidi's six numbered disasters.
Book Series · 6 Books
Middle School and Other Disasters Books
In order from Worst Broommate Ever! to Freakiest Trip Ever!.
Heidi Heckelbeck leaves elementary school for a boarding school that secretly trains young witches and wizards. Her illustrated journal-like adventures turn roommate trouble, crushes, visiting friends, wishes, and school trips into magical middle-school disasters.
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Reading order
How to Read Middle School and Other Disasters
Read Simon & Schuster's six numbered books in order, beginning with Worst Broommate Ever! The problems are episodic, but Heidi's friendships, rivalries, crush, and magical education develop across the school year.
Sources: Simon & Schuster's official series order.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The books center on recognizable tween concerns—roommates, secrecy, crushes, jealousy, and fear of disappointing friends—amplified by spells and magical accidents. Pranks and poor choices cause embarrassment and conflict, but the tone remains comic and Heidi usually learns to repair the damage she creates.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Heidi's arrival at Broomsfield Academy establishes the hidden school and the relationships that continue through the series.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
Worst Broommate Ever!
By Wanda Coven, Anna Abramskaya (Illustrator)
A witch-in-training faces magical mishaps and a prank war at her new school. Will magic push them too far?
352 pages· 26,886 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Summary: Heidi Heckelbeck, a witch-in-training, starts at Broomsfield Academy, a school with secret witch classes. Excited yet anxious, her first day spirals when she discovers her roommate is her old rival, Melanie Maplethorpe. As they engage in a prank war, magic complicates their rivalry. Will their magical antics go too far, or can they find common ground amidst the chaos? Dive into a world where spells and school life collide, and discover if friendship can emerge from rivalry.
In reading order
Middle School and Other Disasters Series
6 books · Published 2023–2025
#1
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Worst Broommate Ever!
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
A witch-in-training faces magical mishaps and a prank war at her new school. Will magic push them too far?
#2
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$1398
Worst Love Spell Ever!
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
A young witch's love spell could backfire. What could go wrong?
#3
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Biggest Secret Ever!
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
A witch-in-training must keep a friend's secret safe from prying eyes.
#4
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Weirdest Weekend Ever!
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
Magic mayhem looms as visitors arrive at a witch school.
#5
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Worst Wish Ever!
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025
A witch-in-training risks chaos by wishing to be in two places at once.
#6
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Freakiest Trip Ever!
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025
A rivalry between young witches turns a museum trip into unexpected peril.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Middle School and Other Disasters series?
There are 6 books in the Middle School and Other Disasters series. It began with Worst Broommate Ever! in 2023, and the newest book, Freakiest Trip Ever!, was published in 2025.
What order should you read the Middle School and Other Disasters books in?
Start with Worst Broommate Ever! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.
What ages are the Middle School and Other Disasters books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Middle School and Other Disasters book is the longest?
Biggest Secret Ever! (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 27,182 words (352 pages).
Which Middle School and Other Disasters book is the shortest?
Freakiest Trip Ever! (Book #6) is the shortest at 24,543 words (352 pages).
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