Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

By: Jessica Townsend

Narrated by: Gemma Whelan

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

Critic reviews

Praise for Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow:
A New York Times BestsellerAn IndieBook Bestseller#1 Kids' Indie Next PickWaterstones Children's Book Prize in Young Fiction WinnerWinner of the 2018 Australian Indie Book Award for Overall Book of the YearWinner of the 2018 Australian Indie Book Award for Children's Book of the YearWinner of the 2017 Aurealis Award for Best Children's Fiction#1 Amazon Best Children's Book of the YearPublishers Weekly Fall Flying Start PickTIME Magazine Top YA and Children's Books of the Year PickThe Chicago Tribune Best Children's Books of the Year PickPDX Parent Best Books of the Year PickA Mighty Girl Book of the Year PickB&N Kids Blog Best Books of the Year PickBrightly Best Children's Books of the Year, According to Kids PickIowa Public Radio Best Children's Books to Give PickSouth 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

❤️

Great story, very sweet. For the whole family. I am very excited for the next book!

Wow!

Excellent book and outstanding narration! I didn’t want it to end. I can’t wait for the next book.

Promising start

Really enjoyed this one, got some definite Harry Potter vibes but it brought over a good number of unique spins. The only downside was the way some of the characters were voiced. The antagonists especially got very irritating after a while, the worst offender was over-the-top valley-girl voice of one of the main character's rivals. Overall, liked the story and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.

Good book for those like Dr who

I liked the girl and her teacher reminded me of the 11 doctor. It was good story

repeat reader

i have read this book now 3x and will start it over yet again. i havnt fallen down a rabbit hole this hard since Harry Potter. my love for Jupiter, Morrigan, Fen, Hawthorn, and Cadence exceeds my adoration towards anything i can imagine. Nevermoore takes me away into this strange and magnificent place where the unfortunate, strange and disbelieving occur. Jessica out did herself with this beautiful series

listening to the audiobook over reading pape by page myself is a MUST, Gemma captures all the characters soo well i never have to guess whos speaking and she helps the words peel off the pages and perform in your mind as you close your eyes and enjoy.