There are higher goals in life, I suppose, than to entertain but when you do so predictably and well, your efforts should be noticed. 
 Copper Gauntlet, like the Iron Trial was a quick, silly kid-oriented book that I found a pleasure to read. Don't expect depth. Don't expect deeper meanings. Don't realistic portraits of characters drawn from pain, hopes, and expectations. The Copper Gauntlet was merely fun. 
 And in that, it does a great service to those seeking diversion.