Middle Grade Book Review: The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare

The Iron Trial is the first book in Holly Black and Cassandra Clare's Magisterium series. It follows young Callum as he is recruited unwilling into the Magisterium, a school of magical teaching, where he will learn much more than how to control his magic and the elements. The Iron Trials is filled with positive themes such as teamwork, uniqueness, and building friendships that are important to younger readers.