Boy hears a bell at the beginning of the book. Mythical creatures are with him? Title possibly starts with "W" and is a made up word. Read in middle school.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Please always include genre and plot details in your header, as per the Group Rules. Your query is more likely to be spotted by the people who can help you find it.

[Kris]

Hadlie, I added plot details to the topic header. Feel free to update it using the small "edit" link after the header - on the full desktop website, not the mobile app.

What's the significance of the bell? What kind of bell is making the sound? (Spoilers are okay - just give us a clear warning before revealing a spoiler.)

What's the basic plot or tone - mystery, adventure, quest, battle, good vs. evil, coming of age, funny at times, dark, etc.?

[Keyera]

Is there any possibility of this being the book you're looking for: The Mostly True Story of Jack by Kelly Barnhill.

I read this one myself, about 5 or more years ago, also in middle school for Battle of the Books, and although I remember liking it, I remember barely anything about the book, itself, other than some sort of magic-esque feature. However, I was just looking at the available preview, and right there at the beginning, there is a bell sound. I have no idea whether it is significant to the plot, or whether they are heard again at the end. Also, there is no "W", or any magical creatures that I can recall - just some sort of element of magic (maybe magical Powers?). Even so, based on the coincidental timing, the age group, and the bells, I figured I might as well mention it.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

The OP's account was deleted. Moving to NWNK.