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Kindergarten Wars, Vol. 2

By Phil Christie and Christine Dashiell and You Chiba
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The new employee, Hana, has suddenly turned traitor! But then she is shot by the true mastermind behind it all, her own father... Just when all seems lost, Rita, thought to have perished in an explosion, appears on the scene! Who will take charge during the... Read More
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The new employee, Hana, has suddenly turned traitor! But then she is shot by the true mastermind behind it all, her own father... Just when all seems lost, Rita, thought to have perished in an explosion, appears on the scene! Who will take charge during the deadliest playtime of all?

In this thrilling instalment of Kindergarten Wars, Vol. 2, the stakes are higher than ever. As alliances shift and new dangers emerge, the story takes unexpected twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798855409109

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 October 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 224

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