Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow Audiobook

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• “Poignant…A Harry Potter-esque adventure.”

  — Time

• Readers delighted by Nevermoor's zany absurdities and enchanting incongruities will welcome further peeks into this magical world...the high-stakes action will keep fans on the edge of their seats...

  — Horn Book

• An absolutely delightful fantasy novel....[A] spiritual hybrid of Doctor Who and Harry Potter.

  — Barnes & Noble Kids Blog

• Townsend's skillful, suspense-filled storytelling in "Wundersmith" will keep readers entertained, as Morrigan and her eccentric classmates face a test of loyalty and bravery in what will surely be the first of many to come.

  — The New York Times Book Review

• Townsend offers a detailed and broadly envisioned alternate world, scenes of action and suspense, and a wide array of colorful characters; but the spotlight shines on Morrigan as she struggles with her emotions and her elusive powers.

  — Booklist

• Poignant.... A Harry Potter-esque adventure.

  — Time Magazine

• Imaginative.

  — The Washington Post

• 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

• * "[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 review

• Townsend's debut novel is a tour de force of fantastical invention, revealing original conceits with each page-turn.

  — The Horn Book

• Townsend knows how to keep the pages turning in this fast-paced story.

  — Booklist

• 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

• 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

• Whimsical and captivating.... For fans of the Harry Potter and Divergent series.

  — South Coast Today