Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
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4.7 • 93 Ratings
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Publisher Description
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
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
First in a series, Townsend's spellbinding debut introduces Morrigan Crow, a cursed girl from the Wintersea Republic, who brings bad luck to everyone she meets and is destined to die at midnight on her 11th birthday. The Hunt of Smoke and Shadow, a terrifying shadowy entity, is poised to kill Morrigan when a mysterious man named Jupiter North spirits her away to Nevermoor, an independent, magically warded city where the Hunt cannot travel. Jupiter belongs to the elite group called the Wundrous Society, and he wants to sponsor Morrigan's membership. She doubts that she will pass the four entrance trials particularly since she'll be battling 500 singularly talented children for one of nine available spots but she agrees to try: without Society membership, the Nevermoor police will deport Morrigan back to Wintersea, where the Hunt is waiting. Morrigan is a captivating heroine, filled with moxie and wit, whose unexpected second chance at life gives her the opportunity to discover who she truly is. Whimsical worldbuilding, humorous dialogue, and colorful supporting characters complement an adventurous, magic-filled plot that champions bravery, self-confidence, and hope. Ages 8 12.
Customer Reviews
A lil dark
Started this series for my adult self and loved the whimsy of it all. Started this with my 7yr old and realized quickly that 7 or 8 might be a bit young for this book…. But we pushed through and enjoyed listening to my baby come to Morrigan’s defense like an avenging angel whenever anything bad happens to our heroine. She regocnizes when mean things are said and rightfully calls out bad behavior.
There is 1 subject in particular that took this book from a 4 to a 5 and it was Mr. Jones. Stranger danger is a hard subject to teach children of my child’s age, but Mr. Jones relationship stands out as while “kindly” both weird and wrong. I love that. I love that is called out for being weird and wrong behavior for an adult.
The combination of whimsy and responsibility in this series teaches so many lessons that I would read this again with my son when he comes of age. This book is fun and intelligent. A wonderful starter chapter book
Clever, witty and refreshing.
Watch out for Shadow Wolves!
Magical and enchanting
The moment I read the title of this book I was mesmerised and a spell of curiosity was cast upon me. It only took three words, I was hooked! This book only took me 2 weeks to finish because of how interesting it was. It’s better than Harry Potter! Read it and you will not regret it is the absolute best book ever!