“Does anyone have anything to say?” Mr. Percival asked, his gaze sweeping around the table. “Questions? Suggestions? Contributions?”

“Yes, sir.” Kodak leaned forward. “Will fourteen of us be enough to get the job done?”

“We are thirteen, actually. I am just directing the team,” Mr. Percival corrected. “And the answer to your question is yes, thirteen of you can get the job done. I made sure to assemble twelve of the most powerful students, plus Mrs. Amelia as the team ...