Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend

Morrigan Crow is a cursed child. This means whenever something bad happens, everyone around Morrigan believes it’s her fault. It also means that Morrigan is destined to die on the eve of her eleventh birthday.

But before her birthday, her city’s Bidding Day takes place. On Bidding Day, children Morrigan’s age get bid on to apprentice for a job or attend a special school. Morrigan doesn’t expect to get bid on because of her cursed status, but when she does get a bid, her life gets turned upside down.

Jupiter North, the mysterious man who bids on her, takes her to the land of Nevermoor to take place in the trials to join the prestigious Wundrous Society, which is made up of some of the most unique and powerful people in Nevermoor. If Morrigan can pass the four trials, she will get to join and stay in Nevermoor. Throughout her trials and her year, Morrigan learns more about her new home, the people around her, and her own strength.

This book was delight to read. It was a blend of magic and whimsy, with creatures like dragons and huge cats. But the heart of the book is Morrigan’s experience. I would suggest this book for people who like some of the lighter parts of the earlier Harry Potter books. But in all honestly, I would suggest it to anyone who wants to read something new, fun, or different.

Darcy Lepore
Library Director

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