Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

 



We read Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend. It was a middle grade fantasy fiction novel. 

Characters:  
Morrigan Crow:
- almost dies 
- main character - protagonist
- contestant in the Wundrous Society Trials
- scared of land walking acid spraying dolphins; but really she is scared of being forgotten
- wants to belong
- wundersmith

Jupiter North:
- Jupiter is a planet, but not this Jupiter.
- He saved Morrigan.
- Special power: can see the unseen, the secrets, etc.
- Adventurous
- Good liar
- Ginger hair

Cadence Blackburn:
- Mesmer 
- Nobody remembers her, but Morrigan can
- Helps keep Morrigan in the trials
- Convinces the Stink (Flintlock) that Morrigan has papers

Hawthorne Swift:
- Dragon rider
- Morrigan's friend
- Helps her in the scare trial - this is debatable; maybe for the zombie part - all an illusion

Jack:
- also can see the unseen
- eye patch is a filter

Ezra Squall aka Mr. Jones aka The Wundersmith:
- Wundersmith
- wants to control, have power
- wants Morrigan to be his apprentice

Other Characters: Dame Chanda, Fenestra, Kedgeree

Plot: What is the conflict? How is it resolved?

The Trials of Morrigan Crow is about a girl named Morrigan who is rescued from her "cursed" life and her worst nightmare and taken to Nevermoor, the Free State. She is an apprentice to Jupiter North to see if she can qualify to be in the Wunderous Society. To get into the Wunderous Society Morrigan must pass four trials. If she fails the trials she has to return to her home in the Republic where she will be killed. Morrigan has many experiences both in and out of the trials where she comes to better know and understand herself. The characters she meets affirm her value and potential. 

Reviews:
Morrigan crow was a thrilling and gripping story that took hold of me from the moment I started reading. The only reason I put it down is because my mom made me do something else. I would highly recommend to someone who wants a thrilling fantasy. 






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