In Abby�s world, magic isn�t anything special: it�s a part of everyday life. So when Abby learns that she has zero magical abilities, she�s branded an "Ord"�ordinary, bad luck, and quite possibly a danger to society. The outlook for kids like Abby isn�t bright. Many are cast out by their families, while others are sold to treasure hunters (ordinary kids are impervious to spells and enchantments). Luckily for Abby, her family enrolls her in a school that teaches ordinary kids how to get around in a magical world. But with treasure-hunting kidnappers and carnivorous goblins lurking around every corner, Abby�s biggest problem may not be learning how to be ordinary�it�s whether or not she�s going to survive the school year!