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Synopsis
Warned away from magic all of his life, Callum endeavors to fail the trials that would admit him to the Magisterium only to be drawn into its ranks against his will and forced to confront dark elements from his past.
Is The iron trial appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle grade fantasy features magical training, adventure, and peril appropriate for the age group. Dark elements from the protagonist's past involve the death of his mother, and the story contains magical combat and tension but no graphic violence or mature content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent.
Who'll love this
Readers will love the magic school setting, the mystery of Callum's past, and the friendships he forms despite trying to fail out of the Magisterium.