A breathtaking, enchanting new series by debut author Jessica Townsend, about a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical world--but is then tested beyond her wildest imagination.
Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks--and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday.
But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears. Chased by black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters on horseback, he whisks her away into the safety of a secret, magical city called Nevermoor.
It's then that Morrigan discovers Jupiter has chosen her to contend for a place in the city's most prestigious organization: the Wundrous Society. In order to join, she must compete in four difficult and dangerous trials against hundreds of other children, each with an extraordinary talent that sets them apart--an extraordinary talent that Morrigan insists she does not have. To stay in the safety of Nevermoor for good, Morrigan will need to find a way to pass the tests--or she'll have to leave the city to confront her deadly fate.
Perfect for fans of the Harry Potter series and Neil Gaiman, this fast-paced plot and imaginative world has a fresh new take on magic that will appeal to a new generation of readers.
"A Harry Potter-esque adventure." -- Time Magazine
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"Morrigan Crow, a cursed girl from Wintersea who Seems to brings bad luck every where she goes and is destined to die at midnight on her 11th birthday. But as her time is winding down to when The Hunt of Smoke and Shadow, a terrifying shadowy entity, that is going to kill Morrigan at 12 a mysterious man named Jupiter North Saves her life Last min & spirits her away to Nevermoor,A magically city where the Hunt cannot travel, and now the real Adventure begins. "
— Luluisa_md (5 out of 5 stars)
“Narrator Gemma Whelan provides listeners with an immersive experience of the wondrous world of Nevermoor…Whelan’s clear English accent is perfect for the otherworldly nature of both worlds, Jackalfax and Nevermoor, as well as the characters. Younger characters’ voices have not yet dropped, and each voice has a unique characteristic, such as Noelle’s prideful, sarcastic, and slightly nasal tones or Fenestra the Magnificat’s confident boredom. Listeners will be left eagerly awaiting the next installment. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
— AudioFile“Exciting, charming, and wonderfully imagined, it’s the sort of delightful, grand adventure destined to be many a reader’s favorite book.”
— Trenton Lee Stewart, New York Times bestselling author“A Harry Potter-esque adventure.”
— Time magazine“Readers, like Morrigan herself, will feel at home in this evocative novel where magic and confidence go hand in hand. An excellent and exciting work.”
— School Library Journal (starred review)“Morrigan is a captivating heroine, filled with moxie and wit… Whimsical world-building, humorous dialogue, and colorful supporting characters compliment an adventurous, magic-filled plot that champions bravery, self-confidence, and hope.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)“A tour de force of fantastical invention, revealing original conceits with each page-turn.”
— Horn Book“Townsend knows how to keep the pages turning in this fast-paced story.”
— BooklistPoignant.... A Harry Potter-esque adventure.
— Time MagazineImaginative.
— The Washington PostJessica Townsend's Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow is more than just a spectacular debut. Exciting, charming, and wonderfully imagined, it's the sort of delightful, grand adventure destined to be many a reader's favorite book.
— Trenton Lee Stewart, New York Times bestselling author of The Mysterious Benedict Society series and The Secret Keepers* "[A] spellbinding debut...Morrigan is a captivating heroine, filled with moxie and wit.... Whimsical worldbuilding, humorous dialogue, and colorful supporting characters compliment an adventurous, magic-filled plot that champions bravery, self-confidence, and hope.
— Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Readers, like Morrigan herself, will feel at home in this evocative novel where magic and confidence go hand in hand. An excellent and exciting work.
— School Library Journal, starred review* "Readers will leap into this captivating world brimming with witty characters and unforgettable adventures. A perfect fit for fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.
— School Library Connection, starred reviewTownsend's debut novel is a tour de force of fantastical invention, revealing original conceits with each page-turn.
— The Horn BookTownsend knows how to keep the pages turning in this fast-paced story.
— BooklistThe magical elements are well-written and clever...but the core of this novel lies in Morrigan's realization of her own value, of being a person worth attention and affection. A dark, mystical, and emotional look at a girl who has a complex relationship with magic in a sophisticated and lushly described world.
— The BulletinExciting, whimsical, and colorful, this first book in a planned series will be a favorite with readers who love fantasy and adventure.
— A Mighty GirlWhimsical and captivating....For fans of the Harry Potter and Divergent series.
— South Coast TodayJessica Townsend lives on the Sunshine Coast in Australia but has lived on and off in London for a few years. She was a copywriter for eight years and also the editor of a children’s wildlife magazine.
Gemma Whelan, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is an English actress and comedian best known for playing Yara Greyjoy in Game of Thrones. She is also a singer and professional dancer specializing in jazz and tap and is a member of London’s Beaux Belles.