Magisterium: The Copper Gauntlet - Author Holly Black

A stolen relic. A rising danger. A boy caught between two worlds.

Callum Hunt’s life is anything but ordinary. While other kids enjoy summer, he’s dealing with a Chaos-ridden wolf named Havoc, a father who fears he’s secretly evil, and the looming return to a school of magic known as the Magisterium.

But when Call uncovers a shocking secret in his basement—his dad might be plotting to eliminate both him and Havoc—he flees back to the safety of the Magisterium. Or so he thinks.

The Alkahest, a powerful copper gauntlet capable of severing a magician from their magic, has been stolen. And as Call and his friends set out to find the thief, they face a series of threats that unravel deeper, darker secrets than they ever imagined.

Why we, and schools, like it:

• Builds on complex moral themes: identity, trust, and the burden of legacy
• Great for sparking classroom discussion around ethical dilemmas
• Encourages sustained reading with a fast-paced, high-stakes narrative

Also available in the series:

• The Iron Trial
• The Bronze Key
• The Silver Mask

Written by Holly Black & Cassandra Clare
Published by Penguin | Paperback | 272 pages | Fantasy | Ages 9–14