Wundersmith

The Calling of Morrigan Crow Book 2

By: Jessica Townsend

Narrated by: Gemma Whelan

Return to the magical world of Nevermoor, where Morrigan Crow's adventures continue - a treat for all fans of magic and 'wunder'.

Morrigan may have defeated her deadly curse, passed the dangerous trials and joined the mystical Wundrous Society, but her journey into Nevermoor and all its secrets has only just begun. And it's important to remember that not all magic is used for good . . .

Perfect for fans of the Harry Potter series and His Dark Materials, this series takes readers into an extraordinary world, setting hope and imagination alive.

NEVERMOOR - WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2018 YOUNGER FICTION CATEGORY AND RED MAGAZINE'S BIG BOOK 'BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK (7-12)' AWARD

(P) Hachette Children's Group 2018©2018 Jessica Townsend

Critic reviews

Extraordinary world-building

Praise for NEVERMOOR: THE TRIALS OF MORRIGAN CROW:

Exciting, mysterious, marvellous and magical . . . quite simply one of the best children's books I've read in years

An extraordinary story full of magics great and small, from the Hotel Deucalion to the Magnificat . . . Townsend has created a book of wunders. In Morrigan Crow I've found a heroine I'm willing to step boldly after, and follow her wherever her adventure takes her next

Endlessly inventive, with a fresh delight on every page, Nevermoor rewrites the genre of the Chosen Child novel. This is a special book.

Townsend's intensely cinematic writing, quirky humour and superior world-building conjure a genuinely fresh take on magical fantasy

There is more extraordinary world-building, as well as tough ethical decisions, in Wundersmith (Orion), Jessica Townsend's superlative follow-up to the unmissable Nevermoor. Once accepted into the Wundrous Society, Morrigan Crow believes life will be filled with excitement and new skills - instead, as a rare and dreaded Wundersmith, she is taught to shun her powers and see herself as corrupt. Meanwhile, the evil Ezra Squall, the only other Wundersmith she knows, tempts her with his forbidden knowledge

Wundermith has masterful storytelling, twisty plotting, a thrilling magical world and universally important themes. There are magnificats and magnificubs, brolly rails and celestial beings, creepy Bonesmen and the dreaded Hunt of Smoke and Shadow... Ideal reading for anyone who loves Harry Potter.

Fans of Harry Potter won't be able to resist this fast-paced, funny and inventive series, which will sweep you away into the enchanting magical world of Nevermoor.

This has light and dark, twists, inventiveness and big themes of prejudice and resistance.

The perfect series for young Harry Potter fans.

Townsend is a brilliantly suspenseful storyteller who never lets the pace slacken.

Magically Brilliant

This story is addictive. I wasn't able to stop. I think my favourite scene was when Morrigan met Onstald for the first time. I laugh out loud. Love this story. I liked the narrator but I imagined Jupiter's voice a little different, not so stern.

WONDERFUL

As brilliant as the first book! I can't wait until the next one! These last weeks, listening to this book series has been the best part of my day.

very good

Very good, liked the first one better but this was also quite good. Same good narrator and story. Ready for the next

Better than the first!

I enjoyed this second book of the series so much more than the first. I liked many of the elements of the first book, but hadn't felt quite satisfied with it- and almost didn't try the next book in the series! I'm so glad I did. I loved this story and it's ending.

narrator

narrator is a bit annoying and acts out the different characters too much in my opinion, but i got used to it in the end