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Novel • Fiction
Fantasy World • Medieval Era
Middle grade
8-12 years
The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani follows Sophie and Agatha, two friends from the village of Gavaldon who are kidnapped and taken to the titular school; ironically, Sophie is placed in the School for Evil while Agatha is placed in the School for Good. Amidst numerous trials and misunderstandings, they must navigate their new roles and discover the true nature of their friendship in a fairy-tale world.
Fantastical
Adventurous
Mysterious
Playful
Emotional
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Soman Chainani’s The School for Good and Evil captivates with a unique, fairy tale-esque premise and richly drawn characters. Reviewers praised its imaginative world-building and plot twists, but some noted uneven pacing and an occasionally cluttered narrative. Overall, it’s lauded as an engaging, if imperfect, start to a fresh fantasy series.
Readers who enjoy The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani are typically fans of fantasy, fairy tales, and magical adventures. Comparable to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series and C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, they revel in intricate world-building, moral dilemmas, and strong character dynamics.
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Agatha
The other protagonist who initially lives in a cemetery and befriends Sophie, challenging the superficial idea of goodness by understanding its deeper nature.
Tedros
A classically handsome fairy-tale prince and son of King Arthur, whose presence influences the friendship between Sophie and Agatha.
The School Master
The mysterious figure responsible for kidnapping children from Gavaldon every four years to place them in fairy tales, with his true intentions slowly unraveling throughout the story.
Hester
Sophie's roommate with a complex relationship to Good and Evil, who leads her peers in villainy while also showing compassion and support at key moments.
Dot
Another of Sophie’s roommates who can turn anything into chocolate and is known for her kindness, often struggling to fit into the School for Evil.
Beatrix
The popular and beautiful leader of the Evergirls, initially opposed to Agatha but ultimately challenged to reconsider her understanding of true goodness.
544
Novel • Fiction
Fantasy World • Medieval Era
Middle grade
8-12 years
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