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Harmony Public Schools Sophomore Publishes Debut 532-Page Novel

Sophomore's debut novel highlights student creativity and teacher mentorship

SUGAR LAND — Harmony School of Innovation–Sugar Land is celebrating a remarkable student milestone as sophomore Gabriel Noceja officially publishes his debut novel, Judah’s Prophecy — an impressive 532-page accomplishment showcasing exceptional imagination, determination, and craft.

The project began as a spark of an idea in Gabriel’s English class and grew into a fully realized manuscript thanks to months of hard work and the thoughtful guidance of his English teacher, who supported him through each stage of the writing process.

Judah’s Prophecy follows Kedar, a young man living in the long shadow of the Dragon’s War. Haunted by years of conflict, imprisonment, and the mysterious disappearance of his brother, Kedar embarks on a journey to find the one person who still anchors his life. His search pulls him into a dark, suspenseful mystery that drives the novel’s gripping narrative.

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Gabriel’s accomplishment reflects the creativity thriving within Harmony campuses and the meaningful impact teachers have in helping students discover—and develop—their voices.

Judah’s Prophecy is now available on Amazon.

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Harmony Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year.

About Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools is a Texas-born, Texas-wide public charter school system with more than 60 campuses serving PreK–12 students across 23 cities statewide, including Greater Houston, DFW, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Waco, Lubbock, Midland–Odessa, Bryan, Beaumont, and the Rio Grande Valley. Harmony’s curriculum emphasizes STEM, project-based learning, character education, and strong college readiness support.

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