TAB presents Holly Black & Cassandra Clare

Event date: 
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Holly Black & Cassandra ClareHolly Black and Cassandra Clare have set the young adult world ablaze with the books they've written separately. They've joined forces to create all new worlds and adventures for the middle grade crowd (recommended for ages 9 & up)  with their Magisterium Trilogy.

About Book 1: The Iron Trial

"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." - Horn Book

"The strange, subterranean Magisterium is vividly rendered, and a string of ominous revelations will leave readers eager for future installments. Fans of both authors will enjoy getting to know this well-rounded cast in the first steps of their adventure." - PW Reviews

About Book 2: The Copper Gauntlet (due out 9/1/2015)

"The co-authors successfully probe the themes of good and evil even as they craft an entertainingly fast-paced read. Both a successful addition to the middle-grade magic school genre and a satisfying sequel." - Kirkus Review

Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Spiderwick Chronicles (with Tony DiTerlizzi) and the Newbery Honor-winning novel Doll Bones. Her other books include The Good Neighbors graphic novels, and the novels Tithe, Valiant, and Ironside. She currently lives in the realm of Western Massachusetts. Browse Holly's other titles here.

Cassandra Clare is the author of City of Bones, the first book in The Mortal Instruments trilogy and a New York Times bestseller. Her latest series, The Infernal Devices, has spawned three #1 bestsellers. Born overseas, Cassandra spent her early years traveling around the world with her family and several trunks of books. Browse Cassandra's other titles here.

Please note: In order to have books signed, Scholastic, the publisher of this series and the sponsor of this tour, requires that at least one Scholastic Black/Clare title be purchased at Hicklebee's.

 

The Iron Trial (Magisterium #1) By Holly Black, Cassandra Clare Cover Image
$17.99
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ISBN: 9780545522250
Published: Scholastic Press - September 9th, 2014

Most kids would do anything to pass the Iron Trial.

Not Callum Hunt. He wants to fail.

All his life, Call has been warned by his father to stay away from magic. If he succeeds at the Iron Trial and is admitted into the Magisterium, he is sure it can only mean bad things for him.

So he tries his best to do his worst - and fails at failing.

Now the Magisterium awaits him. It's a place that's both sensational and sinister, with dark ties to his past and a twisty path to his future.

The Iron Trial is just the beginning, for the biggest test is still to come . . .

 


The Copper Gauntlet (Magisterium #2) By Holly Black, Cassandra Clare Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780545522281
Availability: Not on our shelves now, usually available for pick-up or shipping in 2-14 days
Published: Scholastic Press - September 1st, 2015

Callum Hunt’s summer break isn’t like other kids’. His closest companion is a Chaos-ridden wolf, Havoc. His father suspects him of being secretly evil. And, of course, most kids aren’t heading back to the magical world of the Magisterium in the fall.

It’s not easy for Call . . . and it gets even harder after he checks out his basement and discovers that his dad might be trying to destroy both him and Havoc.

Call escapes to the Magisterium -- but things only intensify there. The Alkahest -- a copper gauntlet capable of separating certain magicians from their magic -- has been stolen. And in their search to discover the culprit, Call and his friends Aaron and Tamara awaken the attention of some very dangerous foes -- and get closer to an even more dangerous truth.

As the mysteries of the Magisterium deepen and widen, bestselling authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare take readers on an extraordinary journey through one boy’s conflict -- and a whole world’s fate.