Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow introduces readers to Morrigan, a girl born on an unlucky day and blamed for all misfortunes, destined to die at age eleven. Just as her time runs out, she's rescued by the eccentric Jupiter North and brought to the hidden, fantastical city of Nevermoor. To stay safe, Morrigan must compete in a series of challenging and often dangerous trials for a spot in the elite Wundrous Society, a task made harder by her belief that she lacks any special 'knack.' This instant New York Times bestseller is a fast-paced, imaginative adventure, often compared to Harry Potter, perfect for children aged 8-12 who love intricate world-building, compelling characters, and stories about finding one's true identity and belonging.

An instant New York Times bestseller! "A Harry Potter-esque adventure." --Time Magazine 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 boasting 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.