![]() ![]() ![]() Not genre-shattering but a solid read for genre fans. Free UK p&p over £10, online orders only. The geography, politics, and magic of Morrigans world are created with care, and Morrigan is a brave free-thinker readers will look forward to meeting again. Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow Written by Jessica Townsend Publisher’s Synopsis: A breathtaking, enchanting new series by debut author Jessica Townsend, about a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical worldbut is then tested beyond her wildest imaginatio. To order a copy for £11.04 go to or call 03. Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend is published by Orion (£12.99). The Trials of Morrigan Crow is one of those middle grade childrens books which is still perfectly readable by adults who like fantasy. It’s very firmly the first in a series – readers finish the book with as many questions as they started – but few will be disappointed: there’s still a whole Wundrous world to discover in future books. Add to this clever plotting, irresistibly quirky humour, a truly treacherous villain, and real heart in Morrigan’s quest for courage, hope and identity. Spectacular set pieces like the Fright Trial and the Battle of Christmas Eve lend a deliciously cinematic feel to her writing. And what a world it is: from the surreal Hotel Deucalion to giant Magnifi-cats and the Tube-inspired Wunderground transport system, Townsend’s vibrant world-building is what really sets Nevermoor apart. Once the mist rises over Nevermoor’s silver gates, a Wizard of Oz-style technicolor transformation takes place. Don’t be fooled by the gothic opening chapters. ![]()
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