The Kids Under the Stairs Books

Summary: Ben Bellows and his classmates face summer school after failing a test. They're not typical students; they're divergent thinkers. Their passion for the game Sandbox wins over their teacher, Ms. J, who lets them play in exchange for reading. But when the administration challenges her methods, the kids must rally to protect her job and their own futures. Told through multiple perspectives, this novel-in-verse explores friendship, creativity, and the power of unconventional learning. Can they prove that different doesn't mean less capable?