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“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
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“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
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“A Harry Potter-esque adventure.”
— Time magazine
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“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)
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“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)
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“A tour de force of fantastical invention, revealing original conceits with each page-turn.”
— Horn Book
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“Townsend knows how to keep the pages turning in this fast-paced story.”
— Booklist
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Townsend knows how to keep the pages turning in this fast-paced story.
— Booklist
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Poignant.... A Harry Potter-esque adventure.
— Time Magazine
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Imaginative.
— The Washington Post
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Jessica 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
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* "[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
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* "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
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* "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 review
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Townsend's debut novel is a tour de force of fantastical invention, revealing original conceits with each page-turn.
— The Horn Book
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The 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 Bulletin
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Exciting, whimsical, and colorful, this first book in a planned series will be a favorite with readers who love fantasy and adventure.
— A Mighty Girl
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Whimsical and captivating....For fans of the Harry Potter and Divergent series.
— South Coast Today