Books like Dr. Critchlore's School for Minions by Sheila Grau
A boarding school dedicated to monsters becomes the setting for a thrilling mystery when a young werewolf uncovers a devastating truth about his family. His investigation reveals a conspiracy aimed at sabotaging the world’s premier training program for aspiring minions of evil overlords. With school life, supernatural intrigue, and a battle against conspirators, the story weaves school drama, monster lore, and a fight to protect a vital educational institution.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Sheila Grau
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