Rise of the School for Good and Evil
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4.5 • 17 Ratings
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is the #1 movie now streaming on Netflix—starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young, and many others!
The battle between Good and Evil begins.
Two brothers.
One Good.
One Evil.
Together they watch over the Endless Woods.
Together they choose the students for the School for Good and Evil.
Together they train them, teach them, prepare them for their fate.
Then, something happens.
Something unexpected.
Something powerful.
Something that will change everything and everyone.
Who will survive?
Who will rule the School?
The journey starts here. Every step is filled with magic, surprises, and daring deeds that test courage, loyalty, and who you really are. But they only lead you to the very beginning of the adventures that are THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL.
What happens when the bond between the two School Masters is put to the ultimate test?
The First School Masters: One brother is Good. The other is Evil. For centuries, their powerful bond has kept the world in perfect balance.A Bond Put to the Test: When the magical Storian makes an unexpected choice for the school, it pits brother against brother for the very first time.A World of Magic and Betrayal: Discover the secrets of the Endless Woods, the rivalries of the first students, and the daring deeds that will change everything.The Ultimate Fairy Tale Prequel: Before Sophie and Agatha, there were Rhian and Rafal. See how the legend began in this unmissable story for fans of the series.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this provocative prequel to the School for Good and Evil series, Chainani expands on the world's mythos by returning to the institution's earliest days. Following golden-skinned Rhian and "milky-white" Rafal's appointments as Masters at the School for Good and Evil, the school—and the twins' relationship—maintains a precarious balance between the opposing ideologies as they recruit new students. But when the Storian, the magical sentient pen that chronicles fairy tales, unexpectedly selects petty thief and con artist Aladdin, who cues as Middle Eastern, for Good instead of Evil, that balance tips toward chaos. Rafal's departure from the school necessitates a new Evil Master, and pirate James Hook's sudden appearance sows bad blood between the brothers, culminating in a battle for the school's very purpose as fairy tale purveyors. Lush and realistic illustrations are interspersed throughout. An attempted love spell gone awry is largely unexamined, which raises questions regarding consent, and queer themes are thinly explored. While this tale is enriched by previous series knowledge, and fans will enjoy watching the narrative foreshadow events to come, it is still accessible to newcomers. An episodic, adventurous fantasy offering. Final art not seen by PW. Ages 8–12.
Customer Reviews
Wasn’t my favorite
The School for Good and Evil series is my favorite of all time! It was so magical, fun, and different from what I normally read, and every book in that series was incredible. I was super excited to see what happened before the original series, but this was kind of a let down. It was a little confusing and I personally thought that the events in this book were random, unnecessary, and weird. However, the second book in this duology was amazing. So I don’t really know what it was with this one, it was just boring and kind of hard to get through for me. Love Soman Chainani though! ❤️