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If Harry Potter had a baby with A Series of Unfortunate Events you would name that child Nevermoor. A whimsical adventure which doesn't underestimate young readers. I loved this book as an adult and I definitely would have adored this when I was younger. Middle-grade litereture at its finest! - Orah (QBD)
Guest, 28/01/2020
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Morrigan Crow is a cursed child, unlucky enough to be born at the wrong time in the cycle of years. Everything that goes wrong in the town she lives in is blamed on her. Her father is a very important man in the running of the state and is constantly asked for money to repay the damage caused by the curse.
If your cow is no longer giving milk it is because Morrigan looked at it. When a building collapses it is because Morrigan touched the wall as she walked past. Losing a spelling bee is because Morrigan wished you luck. No person in town takes responsibilty for their own mistakes, it is all blamed on the curse and costs her father a lot in recompense.
All cursed children die on their 11th birthday, when the new era cycles to eventide. Can Morrigan escape this horrible fate? What is special about her? On the eve of her 11th birthday Morrigan meets Jupiter North, he becomes her patron and rescues her. He is part of the Wunderous Society, can he save Morrigan permanently or will she still succumb to her cursed fate? Jupiter takes her to the country of Nevermoor, where she meets a dwarf vampire, Magnificat and a dragon rider who becomes her best friend. Morrigan must pass several challenges to stay in Nevermoor.
Debut Australian author Jessica Townsend has written an exciting, imaginative and "wunderous" novel for middle grade readers. With interesting characters and fantastic adventures, Morrigan's story will keep you reading to the last page and eager for more. - Kerryn (QBD)
Guest, 31/01/2019
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Imaginative, whimsical, and refreshing, Nevermoor is the perfect embodiment of everything I love about quirky fantasy novels. This book will perfectly suit readers of any age with a fondness for magic and wonder. - Kristy (QBD)
Guest, 21/11/2018
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This was one of my absolute favourite books of 2017. Harry Potter meets Alice in Wonderland, by a young Australian author - what more could you want? - Amy (QBD)
Guest, 16/11/2018
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Nevermoor is the first in a new series destined to have you desperate for the next book! This book made me feel like I was 11 years old again and reading Harry Potter for the first time. Like Alice in Wonderland with the quirkiness of Roald Dahl, I was hooked on Nevermoor from the first page! Magical. - Coreena (QBD)
Guest, 21/07/2018
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If you’re a fan of Harry Potter or Alice in Wonderland you will love this book. Adults and children alike will love the story of eleven year old Morrigon Crowe, cursed to die on her eleventh birthday but instead was saved by a man named Jupiter North and taken to the wonderous world of Nevermoor where she has to prove that she is worthy to stay and not go back into a world that she cannot live in. - Jordanna (QBD)
Guest, 22/02/2018
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A rollicking read, that will leave you wondering when the next one is out. Morrigan's cursed existence fades into memory with a family of her choice as she learns more about herself and the world around her than she ever expected. A great read for kids and big kids alike. Nevermoor and its fabulously strange characters will enchant you like nothing else.
- Cai (QBD)
Guest, 17/02/2018
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Nevermoor is the first book in a magical new series and is set to become one of the biggest children's books of the year. The story is at times reminiscent of Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, A Series of Unfortunate Events and more recently A Most Magical Girl. Despite these likenesses, Nevermoor is wonderfully original and captivating read for all ages. Morrigan Crowe is a true underdog; a cursed child shunned by all, including her family. An extraordinary rescuer comes to her aid and thus launches Morrigan and us as readers headlong into a 'Wundrous' new world where she must remain long enough to discover her awesome true calling. A secret society, a magical hotel, a vampire dwarf and a giant talking Magnificat are just a few enchanting elements of this riveting series that will leave you wanting more.
QBD, 28/09/2017
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Nevermoor is the first book in a magical new series and is set to become one of the biggest children's books of the year. The story is at times reminiscent of Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, A Series of Unfortunate Events and more recently A Most Magical Girl. Despite these likenesses, Nevermoor is wonderfully original and captivating read for all ages. Morrigan Crowe is a true underdog; a cursed child shunned by all, including her family. An extraordinary rescuer comes to her aid and thus launches Morrigan and us as readers headlong into a 'Wundrous' new world where she must remain long enough to discover her awesome true calling. A secret society, a magical hotel, a vampire dwarf and a giant talking Magnificat are just a few enchanting elements of this riveting series that will leave you wanting more. - Nola (QBD)
Guest, 28/09/2017
