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The School for Good and Evil

By Soman Chainani
Series: The School for Good and Evil
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The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani follows best friends Sophie and Agatha, who are whisked away to a magical school that trains children to become fairy-tale heroes and villains. Sophie dreams of becoming a princess, while Agatha seems destined for the school of Evil; however, their roles are unexpectedly switched, challenging their friendship and forcing them to question their real identities and destinies. This enchanting tale provides twists on classic fairy-tale themes with humour and adventure.
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This enchanting tale may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about friendships tested by magical destinies, set in a school where one side nurtures heroes and the other villains. It's perfect for readers who love a mix of adventure, fantasy, and exploring themes of good versus evil with a unique twist.

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The School for Good and Evil

Now a major Netflix film starring Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young, and many more!

Now a major Netflix film

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Now a major Netflix film starring Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young, and many more!

The first in the New York Times bestselling The School for Good and Evil series. A dark and enchanting fantasy adventure perfect for those who prefer their fairy tales with a twist.

Two best friends have been chosen to be students at the fabled School for Good and Evil, where ordinary boys and girls are trained to be fairy-tale heroes and villains. One will train for Good, one will become Evil’s new hope. Each thinks they know where they belong, but when they are swept into the Endless Woods, they’re switched into the opposite schools. Together they’ll discover who they really are and what they are capable of... because the only way out of a fairy tale is to live through it.

Features cover artwork from Netflix’s The School for Good and Evil film and includes Soman Chainani’s exclusive on-set movie diary!

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Soman Chainani's The School for Good and Evil is praised for its inventive take on fairy tales, challenging the notions of good and evil. Critics commend its imaginative world-building, humour, and thrilling narrative, describing it as a unique fairy tale with romance, mystery, and magic that keeps readers engaged. The book is considered a standout debut that captures interest with its complex exploration of morality.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008508050

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Edition: Movie tie-in edition

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 528

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: The School for Good and Evil Soman Chainani Young Adult

About the Author

Soman Chainani studied at Harvard, practically creating his own fairytale major. He is also an acclaimed screenwriter, whose films have played at more than 150 film festivals, winning more than 30 jury and audience prizes. When he's not telling stories or teaching, Soman is a die-hard tennis player. You can visit Soman online at www.somanchainani.net.

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