I remember being so excited every time they would wheel those book carts out into the hallway.

So true. I relate more though with using any stick shaped like a sword as just that, a sword.

Luz's dad died prior to Luz going to the Boiling Isles and Camila was left to raise Luz on her own after the death of her husband.

I can relate to making swords out of the scented markers.

Yes.