The Homework Heist League: Book 1: The Vanishing Trophy

By BART Studio Press

At Hazelwood Middle, canceled games don't just disappear. They're stolen.

When 12-year-old Maya Chen learns the soccer trophy vanished into a glowing basement vault, she recruits three unlikely allies: Dez (hears lost things), Priya (sees patterns), and Lock (opens any door).

Together, they're the Homework Heist League. Their mission? Steal it back. Their real mission? Steal back every canceled play, game, and science fair.

But Principal Varn isn't just a principal. He's been feeding on unfinished things for 31 years-and the League is next.

Rule #1: Homework first, heist second.
Rule #2: No one gets left behind.

Perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, and Amari and the Night Brothers. This action-packed middle grade mystery kicks off a new series about friendship, found family, and fighting the adults who think kids won't notice.

Saving the world is due Tuesday. But decimals are due tomorrow.

The Homework Heist League: Book 1 - The Vanishing Trophy is a 55,000-word middle grade novel for ages 8-12.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H6Y8JF2X
• ISBN13: 9798235224155
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Bart Studio Press
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7