Ages 9+1-min guideFantasyAdventureFriendship
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
by Jessica Townsend
Good fitA great fit for most kids 9 and up. A funny, inventive fantasy with a brave misfit hero. Expect some spooky chases and a cold, unloving family.
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What it’s about
Morrigan Crow is blamed for everything that goes wrong in her town. As a "cursed" child, she is meant to die on Eventide. Instead, Jupiter North whisks her away to Nevermoor to try out for the Wundrous Society.
The ending
What might come up
Scary momentsSomeThe Hunt of Smoke and Shadow, with hounds and riders, chases Morrigan. In one trial, zombies climb from graves.
Death and lossSomeCursed children are expected to die young, and Morrigan’s family believes she has died. The book opens with a dead kitchen cat she is blamed for.
Mean adultsSomeMorrigan’s father and stepmother treat her coldly and blame her for everything.
ViolenceA littleZombies attack in one trial, and Morrigan fights them off. A history lesson describes gory old battles.
DrinkingA littleAdults drink champagne, sangria, and brandy at hotel parties.
LanguageA littleMild insults like 'stupid,' 'idiot,' and 'shut up,' plus 'hell-beast' and 'damned' once each.
RomanceNone
Why kids like it
A magic hotel, a giant talking cat, and tryouts full of surprises.
Free printable quiz
- 1On what day is Morrigan supposed to die?
- 2Who rescues Morrigan and takes her to Nevermoor?
- 3What hotel does Jupiter run?
- 4How many trials must Morrigan pass?
