The Rise of the School for Good and Evil

Name: The Rise of the School for Good and Evil
Author: Soman Chainani

Not recommended

Content we'd steer families away from.

Published: 2022
Ages: 9–9

About the book

The origin story of the twin brothers who founded the School for Good and Evil.

AI summary

The origin story of the twin brothers who founded the School for Good and Evil.

Why parents choose this book

What makes The Rise of the School for Good and Evil worth choosing

An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.

Best for

Age range: 9–9.
Reading maturity: Chapter book — short chapters and simple plots that build reading stamina.
Kids who tend to love it: Chapter Books.
Personality fit: kids ages 9–9 who enjoy a good story.

Parents love this book because

Written by Soman Chainani, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.

Your child will probably enjoy The Rise of the School for Good and Evil if they…

Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 9–9

This book helps develop

Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 9–9 age band.

Things parents should know

Violence: clear on-page conflict without lingering detail.
Language: clean language throughout.
Sexual content: essentially none.

Reading commitment

Estimated reading time

Varies by reader

Length

Length varies by edition

Difficulty

Chapter book

Works as read-aloud

Works, but often chosen by independent readers

Good for independent readers

Yes — suits confident readers in the age band

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Why we recommend it

We don't broadly recommend The Rise of the School for Good and Evil for the 9–9 age band; see the notes above before choosing. It leans into chapter books in a way that feels genuine, not formulaic. Soman Chainani's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.