Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow introduces readers to Morrigan Crow, a child born on an unlucky day and blamed for all local misfortunes, destined to die on her eleventh Eventide. Just as her time runs out, a flamboyant and enigmatic man named Jupiter North saves her, bringing her to the fantastical, hidden city of Nevermoor. To stay safe and gain membership to the prestigious Wundrous Society, Morrigan must compete in four perilous and bizarre trials against hundreds of other children, each with a unique "knack." This book is a thrilling portal fantasy perfect for children aged 8-12, offering rich world-building, a compelling protagonist, and themes of belonging, self-discovery, and found family. Parents should be aware of the initial dark premise of a child cursed to die, but the tone quickly shifts to one of wonder and adventure.