Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (604 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1478923423 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 338 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Silea said Some good ideas, but a bit of a chore to get through. This book has some good ideas (though mostly just new takes on standard middle-grade fantasy elements), but a lot of annoying aspects too. First and foremost, the Adults Don't Tell Children Anything Even When It Would Be Better If They Did. Grr. This goes on through the ENTIRE bo. a said A new, unique world brought vividly to life. As far as first-time authors go, I believe Jessica Townsend has created in "Nevermoor" a unique world that is brought to life vividly as the reader follows Morrigan Crow on her adventures. A “cursed child,” Morrigan is blamed for most every misfortune befalling the ci. Wonderful Morrigan Crow is cursed and doomed to die on her eleventh birthday on Eventide night. She is blamed for every bit of bad luck and misfortune that plagues the residents of the town of Jackalfax in the Wintersea Republic.When Eventide arrives early ushering a new Age across the rea
Praise for Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow:
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. 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. 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. 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.. 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 pl