The Copper Gauntlet

By Holly Black and Cassandra Clare

AR

RL 5.2

PTS 11.0

          Summer breaks are supposed to be all fun and games, but not for Callum Hunt whose father thinks it is not a picnic. His closest friend at home is his chaos-ridden wolf, Havoc. Callum is having a hard time because he can't back to the magical world of the Magisterium... Things get even harder for him when he finds out that his dad might be trying to kill him and Havoc. Callum tries to escape to Magisterium, but when he arrives he finds out about a copper gauntlet capable of separating certain magicians from their magic. This item is called the Alkahest and it has been stolen. Callum, Aaron, and Tamara take it upon themselves to find the culprit. During their search, they awaken very dangerous foes and a dangerous truth.  I would recommend this book to people who like magic, action, and adventure. This is the second book in the Magisterium Series, so if you haven't read the first book, The Iron Trial, be sure to check that out before reading The Copper Gauntlet! This book is full of secrets and surprises that might confuse you at first, but as you continue reading everything will start to make sense. You won't believe what Callum does at the end!!

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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Tuesdays at the Castle

By Jessica Day George

AR

RL 5.8

PTS 8.0

          Celie is the princess of the Glower Castle. It might seem that it's just an ordinary castle, but the castle that  but the castle adds new rooms, tunnels, and sometimes entire wings all by itself. The castle usually makes these changes on Tuesdays, which is why Tuesday is Celie's favorite day, of course only she takes the time to record all of the castle's twists and turns. After their parents (the queen and king) and brother disappeared, a group of counselors "advise" their brother (the new king) Rolf. A lot of things are happening to the castle and Celie doesn't know what to do. Will Celie have time to make things right before it's too late? I would recommend this book to people who like kingdoms, fantasy, and castles. If you like Hogwarts and Howl's Moving  Castle then you are going to love this! This is a really good book to read when you don't have anything to do. It is a very subtle and easy book to read, so you won't really get confused too much.

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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Magisterium: The Iron Trial

By Holly Black & Cassandra Clare

AR

RL 5.6

PTS 13.0

          All of his life, Callum Hunt has had a hurt leg and hasn't known who he is. This 12-year old boy is very different, he wants to fail the only chance he has at getting an apprenticeship at the magical school, Magisterium. All his life, his father told him to stay away from magic, but even though he gets a really bad score, he was still selected by the best mage in the school, Master Rufus. He usually feels like an outsider because of his injured leg, but he has never felt like he belonged more than at this school. He knows that he is unlike all the other apprentices, for he has a dark past, that he doesn't even know about. What is this past that will greatly affect his future? I would recommend this book to people who like action, adventure, and magic. This book will be really loved by people who like fantasy. The Magisterium is a bit like Hogwarts, although they are very different the plots and stories are still very similar. The main character will have to choose, this is a matter of life and death, you will find out that Call is. . . . 

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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Falling Kingdoms

By Morgan Rhodes

AR

RL 4.9

PTS 15.0

     Falling Kingdoms is a book about 3 kingdoms that have an extreme argument about the death of a "peasant" and decide that they must overtake one of the wealthiest kingdoms in order to rise to power.  I recommend this book to people who like reading about witches, magic, and action.

Reviewer: Carolina Reyna

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Inkdeath

By Cornelia Funke

AR

RL 5.4

PTS 29.0

     As Bluejay, Mo tries to keep the book of Immortality from Darius.  The Adderhead kidnaps all the children from Ombra, asking for the Bluejay's life.  If not, the children will be sent to slavery in the silver mines.  Does Meggie still have feelings for Farid or Doria?  What will happen to the children?  Will they kill the Bluejay?  I recommend this book to those who love fantasy, spells, surprises, and adventures.

Reviewer: Alexa Santana

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The Raven Boys

By Maggie Stiefvater

AR

RL 5.4

PTS 16.0

     Blue was told that she will kill her one true love with a kiss.  Gansey is investigating to find a tomb, but will need the help of his friends Roran, Adam, and mysterious Noah.  Each of them faces a lot of problems.  I recommend this book to people that like mystery and kind-of science.

Reviewer: Daisy Carreon

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