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Rise of the School for Good and Evil

Soman Chainani · 2022

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Rise of the School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani. This book is recommended for ages 11+; content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Courage & resilience.

Ages 11+Source checked

Why this age? The story is aimed at middle-grade readers but includes sustained peril, frightening magical elements, betrayal, emotional grief, and morally complex choices. Fantasy violence is generally non-graphic. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age11+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Part of a larger established intellectual property franchise.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Death of characters occurs as part of the backstory and plot progression.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minor injuries consistent with fantasy action, no graphic depictions.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language, appropriate for middle-grade audiences.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

Some LGBTQIA representation may be present in the series or character relationships, but it appears limited rather than a central theme in this book.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes light romantic subplots and interpersonal tensions.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Occasional tense scenes and mild threat from magical adversaries.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes magical combat and fantasy-themed battles between characters.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate bravery in the face of daunting magical circumstances.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Highly imaginative world-building and magical systems.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a fantasy world with a varied cast, though defined by archetypes.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on literary themes and character development.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Compassion, friendship, forgiveness, and care matter significantly, although rivalry and cruelty create recurring conflicts.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes address identity, free will, loyalty, the danger of labels, family bonds, and the consequences of choosing power or compassion.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters display both strengths and significant flaws.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Rise of the School for Good and Evil would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Rise of the School for Good and Evil, and what caused that change?
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