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Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow Kindle Edition

by Jessica Townsend (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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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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	Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow	Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow	Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow	Nevermoor Paperback Gift Set

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Step boldly into Jessica Townsend's enchanting Nevermoor series!	The captivating and heart-pounding sequel Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow, as heroine Morrigan takes on a new foe.	Our beloved heroine battles a new evil as a strange, frightening illness takes hold of Nevermoor.	Morrigan Crow travels to new places in Nevermoor, as she sides with someone very dangerous to learn more of the Wundrous Arts.	Discover the magical bestselling Nevermoor series in this gorgeous paperback gift set including: Nevermoor, Wundersmith, and Hollowpox!

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Gr 5 Up—Morrigan Crow is cursed and doomed to die on her 11th birthday on Eventide night. She is blamed for every bit of bad luck and misfortune that plagues the residents of the town of Jackalfax in the Wintersea Republic. When Eventide arrives early, ushering in a new Age across the realm, Morrigan is faced with the prospect of her premature death—until a strange man named Jupiter North arrives. Together the two escape the Hunt of Smoke and Shadow and come to the Free State city of Nevermoor. Miraculously alive and possibly no longer cursed, Morrigan can make a fresh start. With Jupiter's help, she has the chance to compete in a series of trials for a place in Nevermoor's most revered group: the Wundrous Society. If she succeeds, she'll also earn her place in Nevermoor and finally have a home and a caring family. Despite Jupiter's assurances, Morrigan dreads the final Show Trial, where the remaining competitors will have to demonstrate their astounding talents—something Morrigan is quite certain she doesn't possess. Morrigan will have to step boldly and learn to trust her new friends if she hopes to pass the trials and join the Wundrous Society. Townsend's debut fantasy revolves around Morrigan's struggle to find her place and discover her own worth, all while she completes magical tasks and investigates the strange world of Nevermoor. This dynamic title is filled with intricate world-building that brings the renowned figure of Jupiter North and the rest of Nevermoor to life. Set over the course of Morrigan's year of trials, this entertaining and fast-paced story is filled with astonishing details, such as the Hotel Deucalion, where Morrigan's room changes to suit her mood; the Wundrous Society grounds, which turn the weather up a notch; and even a giant talking "Magnificat" named Fenestra. VERDICT 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.—Emma Carbone, Brooklyn Public Library

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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"

A tour de force of fantastical invention, revealing original conceits with each page-turn.

-- "Horn Book"

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)"

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)"

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

-- "Booklist"

A Harry Potter-esque adventure.

-- "Time magazine"

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"

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N9ZT92Q
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (October 31, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 31, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 25449 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 513 pages

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- #999 in Children's Fantasy & Magic Adventure

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Connie unclebach

I love a good fantasy

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023

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This book takes you from one fantasy realm into the fantasy realm of nevermoor which is even more fantastical. I like the mixture of realism with fantasy. It has a good story line and plot. I love all the characters. I can picture how each one looks as I'm reading.

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erin byron

Magical perfection

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021

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Magical masterpiece.
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Reading aloud to my kids is one of my favorite things that we do together as a family. Now I have a new favorite to add to that: listening to audiobooks in the car, and at dinner, and while the kids are cleaning their room! Nevermoor was our first family audiobook and I cannot rave about this book enough. From Jude to me, this book entertained every one of us. My kids actually asked if we could drive around the neighborhood so we could listen longer.
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Jessica Townsend has created a magical world and exciting story that rivals Harry Potter (don’t tell bookstagram but I actually liked it MORE THAN HP) and we are hooked. Book one in this series is full of laugh out loud moments, found family, finding your place in the world, being courageous, doing the right thing, social justice, and exciting adventures. Everyone needs to read this book, but if you can listen to the audiobook, even better, this narrator was astounding.
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What is your favorite magical world?
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Clean rating: 🧼🧼🧼🧼 it’s middle grade. It’s clean.
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Alexis

A fun, engaging read!

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018

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I don’t read a lot of middle grade novels and after enjoying a couple of them in the last couple of years, I decided that I wanted to get more into middle grade fantasy. I had been hearing a lot about Nevermoor and decided to give it a chance and I am so glad that I did.

The Trials of Morrigan Crow is about this young girl named Morrigan Crow that has been cursed her entire life. She has been told that when bad things happen around her that it is her fault. She also has been told that on her eleventh birthday, which will be on Eventide, she will die. However, right before that can happen she gets rescued and whisked off to Nevermoor by this man named Jupiter North. Jupiter wants Morrigan to enter these trials so that she can join the Wundrous Society, which will give her the opportunity to stay in Nevermoor forever.

I absolutely adored this book. I think the magic and whimsy is what drew me in and kept me entertained the entire time. I want to visit Nevermoor and stay there forever. It reminded me a bit of Wonderland in the sense that it was kind of kooky and odd in a good way. I really hope that we get to see more of it in the next book.

I also loved the characters. Morrigan, especially, was a delight. She has this dry sense of humor that kept me chuckling as I was reading. She was also brave and I loved that she constantly questioned everything. With her being thrusted into this new world that she didn’t even know existed, it was really realistic to have her question Jupiter on what was happening. I was annoyed that Jupiter kept a lot of things from her at times, but by the end of the book I understood more on why he did it. The trials were also a lot of fun. I’m a sucker for some kind of competition and this satisfied that for me immensely.

I recommend this book for kids and adults alike. I think that a lot of people will enjoy this and I definitely think it deserves the hype it has gotten. I can’t wait for the sequel to find out what is going to happen to my babies next. Also, the audiobook was incredible and I highly suggest checking it out if you’re into that medium.

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Njmanga

A new Genrations Harry Potter!!!!!!!!!!! Minus Harry potter and JK Rowling

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2018

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How can I say this without sounding overjoyed but this book is the next generations Harry Potter, minus the dead parents and minus Jk Rowling in how she is writing now. For fans of Harry Potter seeking a new world to dream in and for those who miss how JK Rowling use to write this new author Jessica Townsend and this book brings you into a brand new magical world filled with its own magical uniqueness that we seek as fans of this genre, Talking big cats, living hotels, Vampire dwarfs and magical societies fill with all kinds of folks, you get it all and main characters who are as lovable and as well as endearing. You will love Morrigan she is the most likable character I have ever seen, she is strong when she needs to be strong, is weak when she is weak but doesn't give up, she lived a life that many of us would feel sorry for her but she moves forward and doesn't let it get her down, mind you its not that easy, but we all have demons in our closets of our souls that we have to deal with. She is quick witted, childish and grown up at the same time, and so funny in many situations but than you also see the little girl side of her with all its vulnerabilities. You meet friends and friendenemies, and a lovable as well and aloof mentor, not a dumbledoore but maybe his cousin who is younger and funnier and a red headed ginger his words not mine lol. You will enjoy this first book of a hopefully epic series to come and enjoy the adventures and yes we got a villain and you will love it, please enjoy this book and be prepared to laugh and cry because the new adventure of MOG will begin!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Betty G

Great read!

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2019

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The night was uncommon and crowded with possibility.”

― Jessica Townsend, Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

This was such a fun and fast pace read! I was hooked from the beginning!

In this debut novel we follow the very lonely Morrigan Crow. She is a cursed child who is counting down the days to her unavoidable death. That is until a red headed stranger comes along and gives her a different choice. It goes without saying that this is an offer she can’t refuse! But this new chance for a different life is not just going to be handed to her; she will need to prove herself and compete for a spot on the Wundrous Society in a magical place called Nevermoor.

The magical elements in this book are so pleasantly unique and so refreshingly familiar at the same time. I definitely felt the different inspirations that came to this author and inspired the magic that was introduced in this world. The nostalgia that I got for Roald Dahl, Lewis Carroll, and other great authors is real! I was very happy and excited throughout the entire novel and am looking forward to getting into the next one!

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David Condren

Great YA Novel. Would recommend

Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2023

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While the world isn’t as developed as Harry Potter.. and the stakes not quite as high, it’s definitely in a similar vein, and I enjoyed it a lot. Would recommend.

Vikram

Better than Harry Potter

Reviewed in India on September 15, 2023

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This book is often compared to Harry Potter, but I and my kids found it better than Harry Potter. The plot is better, the mystery and the reveals are better, the characters are extraordinary and the book is just very well written. What's not to love about this book.

The audiobook (Gemma Whelan as the reader is an absolute delight) plays during every road-trip we take and we've gifted a copy to every teenager in the family.

Mina

A wonderful magical tale in an awesome world

Reviewed in Germany on May 14, 2022

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After Harry Potter, I have only encountered one other series with the „magic school“-trope that I actually really really liked (if you wonder, it’s the „Scholomance“ series by Naomi Novik). That is, until now. I immediately fell in love with ten year old Morrigan Crow, who is cursed and therefore not only shunned by people, because she is made responsible for all ill that befalls her surroundings, but she is also going to die on Eventide, the night of her eleventh birthday. My heart went immediately out to her, especially because she takes things in stride. Even when her awful family does its worst and she is deeply hurt, she seems a lot more grown up and in her right mind than everyone around her. Oh and she is just plain fun to listen to.
Things get really interesting, when one Jupiter North saves her from death and takes her to the astonishing magical world of Nevermoor, where he is sponsoring Morrigan to take the trials for entry into the Wundrous Society. Aka magic wielders. And let me tell you, the magic system, the world and the various characters are marvelous. The book deals with the four trials Morrigan has to succeed in to not only get into the society, but also to be allowed to stay in Nevermoor. She obviously is the literal underdog, not being from Nevermoor and not knowing anything about it, which makes witnessing her experiences even more interesting.
Jupiter owns the incredible Deucalion Hotel! It has a mind of its own, as all really magical buildings should, IMO, and a wonderful crew of guests and staff living and working there… I especially love the huge „Magnificat“ Fenestra, who is not only a giant, enormous cat, but also the hotel’s head of housekeeping.

Yes, this book was pure joy to read and I will so read on!

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Beatriz

Surpreendeu !

Reviewed in Brazil on September 3, 2020

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O livro é muito bom e faz lembrar um pouco de quando li Harry Potter pela magia e a naturalidade com que ela é tratada. Eu não dava nada para o livro e gostei muito dele e mal posso esperar para continuar lendo os outros.

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ppquintal

Muy bueno

Reviewed in Mexico on June 1, 2020

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Serie muy recomendad para adolescentes

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