The School for Good and Evil: A World Without Princes

    The School for Good and Evil: A World Without Princes

    by Soman Chainani

    Ages 10-142013
    Middle Grade

    In this second installment of the fantasy series, Sophie and Agatha find themselves separated when Sophie returns to the School for Good and Evil, only to discover it has been transformed into the School for Girls with all boys banished from the fairy tale world. The story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the complexity of good versus evil as the girls navigate a world where traditional fairy tale gender roles have been completely upended. The book deals with questions of identity, power dynamics, and the importance of balance in relationships and society.

    2013Published
    Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Young Adult, Fairy Tales & Folklore

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    Minimal
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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