Nevermoor 01 The Trials of Morrigan Crow

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

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"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