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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This instant "New York Times" bestseller from a debut author is the launch title of a breathtaking, enchanting series about a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical world--but is then tested beyond her wildest imagination.tion.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>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.</b> <p/> 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. <p/> 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. <p/> 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. <p/> 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. <p/> A Harry Potter-esque adventure. -- <i>Time Magazine</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for <i>Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow</i>: </b><b><br></b><b>A <i>New York Times </i>Bestseller</b><b>An IndieBook Bestseller</b><b>#1 Kids' Indie Next Pick</b><b>Waterstones Children's Book Prize in Young Fiction Winner</b><b>Winner of the 2018 Australian Indie Book Award for Overall Book of the Year</b><b>Winner of the 2018 Australian Indie Book Award for Children's Book of the Year</b><b>Winner of the 2017 Aurealis Award for Best Children's Fiction</b><b>#1 Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year</b><b><i>Publishers Weekly </i>Fall Flying Start Pick</b><b><i>TIME Magazine </i>Top YA and Children's Books of the Year Pick</b><b><i>The Chicago Tribune </i>Best Children's Books of the Year Pick</b><b><i>PDX Parent </i>Best Books of </b><b>the Year</b><b> Pick</b><b>A Mighty Girl Book of the Year Pick</b><b>B&N Kids Blog Best Books of </b><b>the Year</b><b> Pick</b><b>Brightly Best Children's Books of </b><b>the Year</b><b>, According to Kids Pick</b><b>Iowa Public Radio Best Children's Books to Give Pick</b><b>South Coast Today Gift to Wrap Up for the Teen Readers in Your Life Pick</b><br><br>* [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.--<i><b>Publishers Weekly, starred review</b></i><br><br>* 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.--<i><b>School Library Connection, starred review</b></i><br><br>* 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.--<i><b>School Library Journal, starred review</b></i><br><br>Exciting, whimsical, and colorful, this first book in a planned series will be a favorite with readers who love fantasy and adventure.--<i><b>A Mighty Girl</b></i><br><br>Imaginative.--<i><b>The Washington Post</b></i><br><br>Jessica Townsend's <i>Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow </i>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.--<i><b>Trenton Lee Stewart, New York Times bestselling author of The Mysterious Benedict Society series and The Secret Keepers</b></i><br><br>Poignant.... A Harry Potter-esque adventure.--<i><b>Time Magazine</b></i><br><br>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.--<i><b>The Bulletin</b></i><br><br>Townsend knows how to keep the pages turning in this fast-paced story.--<i><b>Booklist</b></i><br><br>Townsend's debut novel is a tour de force of fantastical invention, revealing original conceits with each page-turn.--<i><b>The Horn Book</b></i><br><br>Whimsical and captivating....For fans of the Harry Potter and Divergent series.--<i><b>South Coast Today</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Jessica Townsend</b> 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.

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