The School for Good and Evil #2: A World without Princes — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
In the New York Times bestselling sequel to Soman Chainani's debut, The School for Good and Evil, Sophie and Agatha are back in Gavaldon, living out their Happily Ever After, but life isn't quite the fairy tale they expected.
Witches and princesses reside at the School for Girls, where they've been inspired to live a life without princes, while Tedros and the boys are camping in Evil's old towers. A war is brewing between the schools, but can Agatha and Sophie restore the peace? Can Sophie stay good with Tedros on the hunt? And whose heart does Agatha's belong to—her best friend or her prince?
Soman Chainani has created a spectacular world that Newbery Medal-winning author Ann M. Martin calls "a fairy tale like no other, complete with romance, magic, humor, and a riddle that will keep you turning pages until the end."
Frequently asked questions
Is The School for Good and Evil #2: A World without Princes appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains instances of implied violence and cartoonish fight scenes. There are descriptions of characters getting hurt, and some scenes involve blood, but the violence is not graphic or realistic. The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While there are conflicts and challenges, they are framed in a fantastical context that is suitable for the intended audience.
Does The School for Good and Evil #2: A World without Princes have violence?
The book contains instances of implied violence and cartoonish fight scenes. There are descriptions of characters getting hurt, and some scenes involve blood, but the violence is not graphic or realistic.
Does The School for Good and Evil #2: A World without Princes have scary content?
The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While there are conflicts and challenges, they are framed in a fantastical context that is suitable for the intended audience.
Does The School for Good and Evil #2: A World without Princes have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The narrative does not reference any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.
Does The School for Good and Evil #2: A World without Princes have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme or plot point in the book. The narrative focuses more on gender dynamics and fairy tale conventions rather than racial issues.
Does The School for Good and Evil #2: A World without Princes have profanity?
The language in the book includes mild profanity, with words like 'hell' and 'ass' used, but nothing stronger. This is considered appropriate for the target age group.
Does The School for Good and Evil #2: A World without Princes have climate change?
There are no themes related to climate activism or environmentalism present in the book. The focus remains on fairy tale narratives and character dynamics.
Does The School for Good and Evil #2: A World without Princes have sexual identity?
The narrative explores themes of romance and challenges traditional fairy tale conventions regarding gender and relationships. There are mentions of characters having crushes and a same-sex kiss, though it is noted that the book tries to avoid explicit sexual content.
Does The School for Good and Evil #2: A World without Princes have gender roles?
The book explicitly engages with and critiques traditional gender roles, urging readers to challenge assumptions about gender in fairy tales. However, some reviews suggest that it may also portray subversion of gender roles negatively.
Does The School for Good and Evil #2: A World without Princes have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features themes that challenge traditional gender roles and includes a character who experiences a same-sex kiss, indicating LGBTQ+ representation. However, some discussions around the book suggest that it may engage in queerbaiting, as the author did not publicly identify as gay until after the book's publication.
