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. She is the author of Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow, Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow, and Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow.
Praise for Wundersmith
*"Townsend's sophomore endeavor once again fully immerses her
readers in a world that intermixes the magic of the Emerald City
with Howl's pithiness, Percy Jackson's humor, Coraline's darkness,
and perhaps a dash of the depravity of Katniss' District One.
Fantasy fans will not be disappointed."--Kirkus, starred review
* "[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
"An absolutely delightful fantasy novel.... [A] spiritual hybrid of
Doctor Who and Harry Potter."--Barnes & Noble Kids Blog
"Jessica Townsend lives up to the promise of her marvelous debut in
this second book set in the brilliantly imagined fantasy world of
Nevermoor.... Morrigan is a marvelous heroine - smart, loyal,
brave, conflicted, struggling to do the right thing in a world
where it's not always clear what the right thing might be. Readers
will savor this latest adventure and look forward to the next
one."--The Buffalo News
"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
"Readers delighted by Nevermoor's zany absurdities and enchanting
incongruities will welcome further peeks into this magical
world...the high-stakes action will keep fans on the edge of their
seats...."--Horn Book
"Townsend offers a detailed and broadly envisioned alternate world,
scenes of action and suspense, and a wide array of colorful
characters; but the spotlight shines on Morrigan as she struggles
with her emotions and her elusive powers."--Booklist
"Townsend's skillful, suspense-filled storytelling in "Wundersmith"
will keep readers entertained, as Morrigan and her eccentric
classmates face a test of loyalty and bravery in what will surely
be the first of many to come."--The New York Times Book Review
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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