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Weirdest Weekend Ever! (Middle School and Other Disasters Book 4)

Weirdest Weekend Ever! (Middle School and Other Disasters Book 4)

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Author(s)

Wanda Coven

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Anna Abramskaya

Publisher

Simon Spotlight

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Release Date

August 27, 2024

ISBN

978-1665949248

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In this hilarious fourth book in the Middle School and Other Disasters series that started with New York Times bestseller Worst Broommate Ever, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck tries to keep magic hidden when Lucy Lancaster comes to visit. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout and sparkly foil on the cover!

It’s the annual Friends and Family Weekend at Broomsfield Academy, and Heidi is so excited for her best friend, Lucy Lancaster, to come visit! But opening the gates of the only school for witches-in-training to outsiders can get complicated…

Mrs. Kettledrum warns the students that things might go haywire with the influx of extra energy from the visitors. Still, with guests wearing the charmed bracelets the students made, there’s no need to worry—right?

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Magic and Friendship

April 27, 2025 (Updated: July 10, 2026)

Overall rating

3.8

Plot

4.0

Characters

4.0

Writing Style

3.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

4.0

Wanda Coven returns with the fourth installment in her delightful 'Middle School Disasters' series, and this time, Heidi Heckelbeck's 'Weirdest Weekend Ever!' lives up to its name in the most entertaining way possible.

Broomsfield Academy is special because it has two kinds of students: regular students and those who learn magic. However, the students learning magic must keep their lessons a secret, which is a crucial part of the book's story.

It's family weekend, and Heidi is thrilled that her family and best friend Lucy are coming to visit. Heidi's magic teacher warns that mixing the magical atmosphere of Broomsfield Academy with non-magical visitors might lead to some chaotic outcomes so all visitors must wear a magic bracelet to help keep things in order. Of course, there are quite a few mishaps in the book while Heidi tries to keep her magical world a secret.

What I Liked: Heidi is such a lovable character and the way she reacts to situations is very typical of a middle schooler. Author Wanda Coven truly captures the middle school persona, especially in Heidi's relatable flustered reactions when interacting with her crush.

I also think that Coven has captured the tricky dynamics of middle school friendships, especially when new friends enter the picture. Lucy's feelings of being left out are realistically portrayed and will resonate with young readers.

The playful font choices and black-and-white illustrations capture Heidi and the story. The book cleverly uses visual elements like dramatically enlarged font to emphasize Heidi's major freakouts, adding to the comedic effect. It's these little details that make this book stand out.

Readers looking for a fun blend of humor, magic, and the authentic ups and downs of friendships will find 'Middle School Disasters: Weirdest Weekend Ever!' a delightful read.

Sara Perrera, Staff Reviewer Top 50 Reviewer 210 reviews

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Magic Middle School Mayhem

April 09, 2026 (Updated: July 10, 2026)

Overall rating

4.8

Plot

5.0

Characters

5.0

Writing Style

4.0

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5.0

Weirdest Weekend Ever is a fun, chaotic story that perfectly captures how quickly things can spiral when magic and middle school collide.

The story centers on Heidi Heckelbeck, a witch-in-training trying to survive one very important weekend. With friends and family visiting Broomsfield Academy, the pressure is on to keep magic a secret. Of course, things do not go smoothly. The mix of magical energy and non-magical guests leads to plenty of mishaps, and Heidi is left trying to hold everything together while also dealing with normal middle school worries.

What makes this book stand out is how real Heidi feels. Her reactions, especially when she gets flustered or overwhelmed, are exactly what you would expect from someone her age. The friendship dynamics are also handled really well. Lucy's visit adds excitement, but also tension, especially when feelings of being left out start to creep in. It feels honest and relatable without losing the light, humorous tone.

The illustrations and playful text style add a lot to the reading experience. The way certain words are emphasized and the doodles scattered throughout make the story feel more alive and engaging, especially for younger readers.

I actually read this during reading time with a group of kids, and they loved it. They laughed at the chaotic moments and were especially hooked whenever something magical started to go wrong. Some of their favorite moments included when the magic bracelets did not quite work as planned and when Heidi scrambled to fix everything before anyone noticed. They also really enjoyed the awkward and funny interactions between Heidi and her crush, which got a lot of giggles.

Overall, this is a lively and entertaining read that mixes magic and real-life emotions in a way that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

Good Points

Relatable middle school emotions and friendships

Fun magical chaos that keeps the story exciting

Engaging illustrations and text style that enhance the humor