|summary=New edition of a classic historical novel for children -- deservedly cherished by many adults and still capable of appealing to confident readers today.
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''The Gauntlet'' was one of the iconic books of my childhood. Why iconic? It's an over-used word. Why not say 'most memorable', 'outstanding', 'most magical and exciting', -- or simply 'best'? Any of those would do but I think I'll allow myself iconic. The gauntlet of the title justifies that word.