Americus

I definitely identify with the main character, Neil. I had to deal with a very similar situation with the Harry Potter series when I was a kid in private school. Luckily, we had a very passionate librarian as well. I found Neil's musical education an odd addition to the story, but that's just me I suppose. I wish there had been a little more of a story between Neil and that cute girl in his class, the one who made all her dresses (I can't remember her name). And I would've LOVED to see more about Danny, but I understand that he was a secondary character.
All in all, I enjoyed it, like revisiting a part of my past.