Jessica Townsend

Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow

Rachel B

Candyce Kirk

Wundersmith bascially starts where Nevermoor left off and I loved that not much time had passed since the previous book. What I love about these books is feeling like I'm back in an amazing world and get sucked right in. This series has been compared to Harry Potter and with how I feel abotu this series, I get the comparison. While reading this, I get the same warm and cozy feelings and a sense of coming home!

Morrigan gets to attend school and learn more about what she is. It's clear from the start that she doesn't know much about what she's capable of and needs to learn a lot. The worldbuilding in this story is amazing and I loved picturing how the school looks and even the train that picks up the class every morning. The author gives us so many details, that I felt like I was there.

Wundersmith doesn't only focus on Morrigan, but also her class and a few disappearances in this world. People are worried and the twists and turns really keep this book interesting. The balance between the mystery aspects and Morrigan learning at the new school was great. I didn't feel like one took over the other. The author definitely knew how to surprise me with a few twists and turns.

I did feel like Wundersmith was a bit darker, but still had plenty of happy parts filled with friendship and little life lessons. We also see a lot of Nevermoor. I loved all of the things we learned. It's pretty impressive that this author didn't only create a magical school, but also all the little twists and turns the characters find while exploring. This made the book so much fun!

Ashling Brown

Wundersmith was magical, heart capturing and simply delightful; I simply did not want it to end!


Have you ever wanted to step into a book? Wundersmith was that type of book. I felt myself captured by every page, my mind visualising every small, magical wonder Jessica had created. To put it simply, I want to be inside this book, so who can make that happen? Anyone hiding a secret knack?

“One thing you all should know about me: I’ve got very high biscuit standards.”

In Book One, we followed Morrigan on her journey of discovery and excitement, and whilst we are still doing that in book two, we are learning so much more. This book deals with the struggles of being left out, learning to overcome people's judgments, acceptance, cruelty, and so much more, and I LOVE IT!!

In Wundersmith, we were introduced to so many new characters throughout this terrific book; I especially love Miss Cherry, the most wonderful home train operator ever (I also have high biscuit standards!)

My favourite thing about the Nevermoor series is the world. How did Jessica manage to create so a magically, wonderful diverse world? I love every second that Morrigan and her friends spend exploring, and I feel as if I'm there alongside them, exploring the magical wonder that is Nevermoor.

“I don’t know what to tell you, Mog.’ Jupiter sighed. ‘Some people are brave bullies. Some people are friendly cowards.”

I believe this book took a little darker route than before, but it was still the light-hearted fun we had in book one, so I didn't mind as much. 

Overall I loved this book just as much as the first, and I can't wait for my paperback pre-order of book three to arrive because I am so excited to begin.

Joao Freitas

Samuel Linde

Haley S

Return to the magical world of Nevermoor! Morrigan Crow's perilous adventures continue in the most anticipated sequel of the year, a treat for all fans of magic and Wunder. Morrigan Crow has escaped her deadly fate and found a new home in the fantastical city of Nevermoor. She has also discovered that she has a strange and magical ability. But will her unique talent be a blessing or another curse? Now that Morrigan and her best friend Hawthorne are proud scholars in the elite Wundrous Society, she is sure that she's found a place to belong at last, but life is far from perfect. Can Morrigan prove that she deserves to be in the Society - or will an unexpected new enemy ruin her new life? Praise for Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow: Winner Dymocks Book of the Year 2018 Winner QDB Children's Book of the Year 2018 Winner Book of the Year, Australian Book Industry Awards 2018 Winner Book of the Year for Younger Children, Australian Book Industry Awards 2018 Winner The Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year, Australian Book Industry Awards 2018 Winner Book of the Year, Indie Book Awards 2018 Winner Children's Category, Indie Book Awards 2018 Winner Nielsen Booksellers' Choice Award, Australian Booksellers Association Awards 2018 Winner Best Children's Fiction, Aurealis Awards 2017 Winner Younger Fiction, Waterstones Children's Book Prize (UK) 2018 Shortlisted The Readings Children's Book Prize 2018 A CBCA Notable book Voted #1 in the Dymocks Kids' Top 51 'Unexpected, exciting and funny. Like Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter and Doctor Who swirled up together.' - Judith Rossell, ABIA Award-winning author of Withering-by-Sea 'Exciting, charming, and wonderfully imagined, it's the sort of delightful, grand adventure destined to be many a reader's favourite book.' - Trenton Lee Stewart, New York Times bestselling author of The Mysterious Benedict Societyseries and The Secret Keepers 'It really is brilliant, with an engaging plot, plenty of twists, memorable characters and a marvellous sense of humour. Pick it up and the hours disappear, just like magic.' - Daily Telegraph 'An exciting and charming middle-grade read that will hook readers aged 10 and up with intricate imaginative detail and its sheer energy ... a compulsively readable romp that fans of 'Harry Potter', Terry Pratchett or Studio Ghibli will gobble up.' - Books and Publishing

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