Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
Nevermoor, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Gemma Whelan
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By:
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Jessica Townsend
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A breathtaking, enchanting new series by debut Australian 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. Born on an unlucky day, she is 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 Eventide. 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 there that Morrigan discovers Jupiter has chosen her to contend for a place in the city's most prestigious organisation: the Wundrous Society. In order to join, she must compete in four difficult and dangerous trials against hundreds of other children, each boasting an extraordinary talent that sets them apart. Except for Morrigan, who doesn't seem to have any special talent at all.
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.
©2017 Jessica Townsend (P)2017 Hachette AustraliaCritic Reviews
"Nevermoor is Harry Potter meets Doctor Who, but with its own distinct and unique serving of magic. It's undeniably the best middle grade novel I've read all year." (Sarah Robinson-Hatch)
"It's charming, magical, mysterious, fun and wildly inventive. And between all the fantastical moments, and the blockbuster action scenes, is a sweet story about friendship and belonging. Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow is fiercely unique and one of the best children's books I've ever read." (Simon McDonald)
"There is so much to recommend this book, the combination of magic and humour, the wonderful activities of Nevermoor such as the delightful Christmas celebrations and the unique, amazing rooms at the Deucalion. The characters and scenes are vivid and very theatrical. Morrigan herself is a wonderful heroine, steadfast and brave while making witty comments about the goings on around her." (Jane Moore)
"Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow is the first book in a charmingly odd, breathtakingly adventurous and entirely magical new children's series. Debut author Jessica Townsend created a major stir at Frankfurt Book Fair last year and the industry hasn't stopped buzzing about her book since. I am certain it won't disappoint expectations, not least those of the children destined to meet Morrigan Crow. Morrigan is exactly the kind of heroine I love best. She's determined, inquisitive and has a knack for finding the humour in the worst of times. This last trait is extremely helpful, as she also happens to be a Cursed Child, making her responsible for all kinds of local misfortunes (her politician father resentfully foots the compensation bills while Morrigan writes endless apology letters). Oh, and it also means that she's fated to die at midnight on Eventide. Luckily for us readers, she forgoes this decidedly morbid event and is instead whisked away by an eccentric stranger, narrowly escaping a pack of terrifying, ravenous shadow hounds. Our eccentric stranger is the esteemed Jupiter North of the Wundrous Society. He offers Morrigan a home at the extraordinary Hotel Deucalion, which lies within the city of Nevermoor, and the opportunity to join the secret society from which he hails. To do this, Morrigan must pass a number of mysterious trials and avoid falling into the hands of the odious Inspector Flintlock, who's determined to exile her for not being a legal citizen. Discerning young readers will no doubt pick up on the connections this novel draws with our own world here. The magic of Nevermoor is shiveringly, thrillingly wonderful. Open its pages and discover a hotel room that changes to suit your personality, a large talking cat with exactly the right amount of cattitude, and children with awe-inspiring magical abilities. This novel is an absolute treat. For ages 9+." (Bronte Coates)
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- Emily
- 03-12-2017
loved it.
can't wait for the next one. as good as Harry Potter.
please tell me more books are coming 😀
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- Anonymous User
- 27-07-2021
Great Book!
Wonderfully written and beautifully read, I can't wait to start listening to the next book. Such engaging characters with so much personal, well done Jessica! And a fabulous job by Gemma bring then to life..
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- Kathy
- 12-11-2017
Congrats
I am so proud of Jessica our Aussie. This is as good as Harry Potter but is quite different and unique. Can’t wait for the next book and the movie.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-03-2018
Best audio book so far!!
Incredibly entertaining story with rich descriptions of people, places and events. A story that the whole family loved! A new favourite and the reading performance was simply incredible adding enormously to the entertainment of the story itself. You will not regret purchasing this book!!
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- Rails
- 29-09-2021
Just terrific
Absolutely wonderful book, I simply can’t wait to listen to the next in the series!
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- Anonymous User
- 25-09-2021
A magical journey full of wonder
this was such a refreshing take on a a fantasy world. familiar enough to instantly relate to but full of new concepts and magical ideas. I'm not usually one to 'not put a book down' but I simply couldn't stop listening!
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- Anonymous User
- 14-10-2021
Couldn't Leave My Headphones!
This incredible story has proved itself to be the next Harry Potter series! I was intrigued the entire time and found it immensely difficult to leave my headphones each time I had to do something. The narrator also did a great job bringing it all to life. It was audiobook perfection!
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- Al R
- 24-06-2018
A must read!
Absolutely loved this book!! Such a brilliant world!
My 9yr old son listened to it also and then told his friends at school to borrow the library book!
Can’t wait for this to come out as a movie & look forward to the other books in this series.
The narrator did a brilliant job with the voices and I laughed at a few of the characters.
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- Antonia
- 22-06-2018
Fantastic!
This was a fabulous story! The reader is brilliant also. Can’t wait for the second book.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-10-2020
Very Enjoyable
Gemma's story telling and clever accents bring Jennifer's world of Nevermore to life. Great fun!
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