INTERMEDIATE FICTION
Black, Holly , Clare, Cassandra

The Iron Trial

(3) 4-6 Magisterium series. Illustrated by Scott Fischer. The lone survivor of a horrific massacre as a baby, Callum Hunt is found with a curious note from his mother: "KILL THE CHILD." His mysterious past and inexplicable powers seem to mark Callum as the classic child of destiny, but the authors stand that trope on its head. With a clever ending twist, this series seems poised to attract a loyal following.

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