Fantastic Freeze Ray: A Branches Book (Super Villains in Training #1)

Kailei Pew

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Book cover for Fantastic Freeze Ray: A Branches Book (Super Villains in Training #1)
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Book cover for Fantastic Freeze Ray: A Branches Book (Super Villains in Training #1)
Book cover for Fantastic Freeze Ray: A Branches Book (Super Villains in Training #1)
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Fantastic Freeze Ray: A Branches Book (Super Villains in Training #1)

Fantastic Freeze Ray: A Branches Book (Super Villains in Training #1)

Kailei Pew

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Description

Full of evil plans gone wrong, hilarious hijinks, and a quirky but determined female super villain, Super Villains in Training is a brand-new full-color early chapter book series for younger children who aren't quite ready to read the bestselling series, The Bad Guys!

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

In this brand-new early chapter book series, Vicky von Evil has one goal -- learn how to become the baddest, most dangerous villain of all time! The only problem is, being evil is way harder than it looks. Full of not-so-evil mess ups and action-packed hijinks, join Vicky and her best friend Will Wickedson on their wild adventures as they enroll in SVT, a top academy for all super villains in training. Together, they'll learn important combat skills and be put under the ultimate villain test. As Will easily flies through each round, Vicky has a harder time adjusting to her new school. Will Vicky be able to prove that she deserves a spot at SVT or will she get kicked out forever?

With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and full-color artwork on every page, this brand-new early chapter book series is perfect for newly independent readers!

About the Author

Kailei Pew is a wife, mother, and children's book author. She loves to write books that help kids see they can do anything they set their minds to. When she isn't writing or reading, you can find her jogging through the Arizona desert, playing a mean game of Candy Land with her kids and husband, or baking anything with extra chocolate. Super Villains in Training is her first early chapter book series.


Estrela Lourenço is a full-time children's book writer and illustrator with years of experience working in animation for shows like The Amazing World of Gumball for Cartoon Network and Wander Over Yonder for Disney. Estrela is originally from Portugal, but has been living in Ireland since 2009.

Critical Reviews

Praise for The Fantastic Freeze Ray (Super Villains in Training #1):

"Move over, good guys, this is villain school!... Lourenço's full-color illustrations are engaging, and the ratio of text to art makes this book feel less overwhelming for kids ready to take the jump up from early readers... [This book is] a fun spin on the theme of resilience." -- School Library Journal

Publishing Information

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Pub date: 2026-03-03
Length: 80 pages

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