Jessica Townsend lives on the Sunshine Coast in Australia, but has lived on and off in London for a few years. She was a copywriter for eight years, and in a previous role, was the editor of a children's wildlife magazine for Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo.
* "[A] spellbinding debut...Morrigan is a captivating heroine,
filled with moxie and wit.... Whimsical worldbuilding, humorous
dialogue, and colorful supporting characters compliment an
adventurous, magic-filled plot that champions bravery,
self-confidence, and hope."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "Readers will leap into this captivating world brimming with
witty characters and unforgettable adventures. A perfect fit for
fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson."--School Library
Connection, starred review
* "Readers, like Morrigan herself, will feel at home in this
evocative novel where magic and confidence go hand in hand. An
excellent and exciting work."--School Library Journal, starred
review
"Exciting, whimsical, and colorful, this first book in a planned
series will be a favorite with readers who love fantasy and
adventure."--A Mighty Girl
"Imaginative."--The Washington Post
"Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow is more
than just a spectacular debut. Exciting, charming, and wonderfully
imagined, it's the sort of delightful, grand adventure destined to
be many a reader's favorite book."--Trenton Lee Stewart, New York
Times bestselling author of The Mysterious Benedict Society series
and The Secret Keepers
"Poignant.... A Harry Potter-esque adventure."--Time Magazine
"The magical elements are well-written and clever...but the core of
this novel lies in Morrigan's realization of her own value, of
being a person worth attention and affection. A dark, mystical, and
emotional look at a girl who has a complex relationship with magic
in a sophisticated and lushly described world."--The Bulletin
"Townsend knows how to keep the pages turning in this fast-paced
story."--Booklist
"Townsend's debut novel is a tour de force of fantastical
invention, revealing original conceits with each page-turn."--The
Horn Book
"Whimsical and captivating....For fans of the Harry Potter and
Divergent series."--South Coast Today
Praise for Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow:
A New York Times BestsellerAn IndieBook Bestseller#1 Kids' Indie
Next PickWaterstones Children's Book Prize in Young Fiction
WinnerWinner of the 2018 Australian Indie Book Award for Overall
Book of the YearWinner of the 2018 Australian Indie Book Award for
Children's Book of the YearWinner of the 2017 Aurealis Award for
Best Children's Fiction#1 Amazon Best Children's Book of the
YearPublishers Weekly Fall Flying Start PickTIME Magazine Top YA
and Children's Books of the Year PickThe Chicago Tribune Best
Children's Books of the Year PickPDX Parent Best Books of the Year
PickA Mighty Girl Book of the Year PickB&N Kids Blog Best Books
of the Year PickBrightly Best Children's Books of the Year,
According to Kids PickIowa Public Radio Best Children's Books to
Give PickSouth Coast Today Gift to Wrap Up for the Teen Readers in
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