Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, 1)
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Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, 1)

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Price
$7.23
Format
Hardcover
Pages
640
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0316439954
Dimensions
5.6 x 2 x 7.8 inches
Weight
1.45 pounds

Description

Praise for Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow : A New York Times Bestseller An IndieBook Bestseller #1 Kids' Indie Next Pick Waterstones Children's Book Prize in Young Fiction Winner Winner of the 2018 Australian Indie Book Award for Overall Book of the Year Winner of the 2018 Australian Indie Book Award for Children's Book of the Year Winner of the 2017 Aurealis Award for Best Children's Fiction #1 Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year Publishers Weekly Fall Flying Start Pick TIME Magazine Top YA and Children's Books of the Year Pick The Chicago Tribune Best Children's Books of the Year Pick PDX Parent Best Books of the Year Pick A Mighty Girl Book of the Year Pick B&N Kids Blog Best Books of the Year Pick Brightly Best Children's Books of the Year , According to Kids Pick Iowa Public Radio Best Children's Books to Give Pick South Coast Today Gift to Wrap Up for the Teen Readers in Your Life Pick "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 Jessica 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 in a previous role, was the editor of a children's wildlife magazine for Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo.

Features & Highlights

  • 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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Fun magical world

This was a delightful venture into a magical world with characters that surprised me. Despite a few places where I thought the plot dragged, I still enjoyed it enough to order the next books in the series. The humor also engaged my inner child and I would highly recommend this book to all middle grade readers.
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What a fun adventure to fall asleep to

What a fun adventure to fall asleep to. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to others. My daughter is 7.5 years of age and could read this book with no problems. She is a strong reader though.
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L at Do You Dog-ear?

“Ginger was an understatement, Morrigan thought, trying to hide her astonishment as the hat came off. Ginger of the Year or King Ginger or Big Gingery President of the Ginger Foundation for the Incurably Ginger would have been more accurate. His mane of bright copper waves could probably have won awards.”

It has been ages since I read a middle grade book! I entered a giveaway on a whim and won! I'm so happy it happened, or I probably wouldn't have known about this book. The Trials of Morrigan Crow was an adorable and suspenseful story about a child trying to find her place in the world.

Morrigan grew up thinking she was cursed. Anything that went wrong in her town was blamed on her because she was born on Eventide. Did you smash your thumb on a hammer? You should blame the eleven-year old girl that wasn't anywhere near you, and her father will likely compensate you for the trouble. The townspeople pissed me off, but her family was worse (like, let me seethe over this for a few minutes because how dare you treat your child that way). I was so happy when Jupiter came into her life.

I'll admit... the beginning of the book was a little weird for me, and it took me a few chapters to really get into it. I understand that the author created an entirely new world, so it takes time to adjust to the way things work. It was brilliant after that! If you decide to read this, make sure you give it a couple of chapters to get going.

I love trying to figure a story out, and this one kept me on my toes! I didn't know what was going on until the very end when everyone else found out, too. It was insanity. There's always something going on, so the story never lags. It just keeps adding details that make you crazy trying to piece them together. I read this aloud to my son at night and would catch myself mentally reading ahead of what I was verbally saying. It's like my brain wanted to speed up to see what would happen next, but my mouth was too slow.

I don't know how much of this my son actually heard or retained, but I look forward to reading it to him again in the future. He's four, so this might also be a little over his head, but the point is to put him to sleep, so... That's why I like for them to be books I enjoy, too!

The Trials of Morrigan Crow was a delightful read with a fantastical setting, amazing characters, and a story that left me wanting more. I would definitely love to stay in the Hotel Deucalion one day!

I'm looking for new MG books to read to my son! Let me know if you have any good recommendations.

Originally posted at Do You Dog-ear? on Monday, March 26, 2018.
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Five Stars

Great book. Can’t wait for the next book!!!

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