Secret lives, scandalous turns, and some very funny surprises — these essays by leading kids’ lit bloggers take us behind the scenes of many much-loved children’s books. Told in lively and affectionate prose, this treasure trove of information for a student, librarian, parent, or anyone wondering about the post–Harry Potter children’s book biz brings contemporary illumination to the warm-and-fuzzy bunny world we think we know.

An adventure-deprived young boy's neglectful parents and abusive servants receive their just desserts.

Introducing new characters assembled by Revenge Guru, Satoshi Takeda. At the Revenge School we meet a new group of Revengers who set off on their own mission. Ava Winters, young, beautiful, and morally wronged, is introduced to four strangers in a similar plight.

Jessica Belle Campana aka Reina Cannon returns to Raleigh, North Carolina with revenge in mind. She feels robbed of her rightful place in the Deveraux family, and is outraged when she discovers that not only does she have a twin sister, but that Chrissy has been welcomed into the close-knit family. Refusing to lose out again, she concocts a plan to eliminate all who stand in her way to the one thing she desires most—family. Chrissy Barton adjusts to life with a “normal” family and makes great strides in moving beyond her past. However, a surprising death shrouded in mystery shoves thoughts of her troubled sister to the forefront. The two sisters come face to face in a final confrontation. Revenge may be sweet but it is not with its consequences. Despite the cost of her sins, Jessica experiences the healing power of forgiveness and unconditional love.