The Iron Trial by Holly Black & Cassandra Clare

Ideal for 5th-8th graders.

Rating: 9/10

This is the first book in Holly Black and Cassandra Clare's Magisterium series. It had me on the edge of my seat until the very end with twists and turns. This Nutmeg winner for young adults has great characters and settings. If you liked Harry Potter and/or The Unwanteds this is the book for you. Also not to be missed, book number two, Cooper Gauntlet. The third, The Bronze Key is coming out on August 30, 2016.

The Iron Trial video

"By the book’s end, readers will be chomping at the bit to get into the sequel"-Kirkus

“This is an incredible book. . . . Once you’ve started reading, it’s hard to put the book down.” — The Guardian