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Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow: Nevermoor, Book 2 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Jessica Townsend (Author), Gemma Whelan (Narrator), Hachette Australia (Publisher)

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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, the girl who was cursed to die on Eventide, 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: she is a Wundersmith, one of the very few who can summon and control the mysterious energy behind the city's magic. But is being a Wundersmith 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?

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Listening Length	11 hours and 50 minutes
Author	Jessica Townsend
Narrator	Gemma Whelan
Audible.com.au Release Date	26 November 2018
Publisher	Hachette Australia
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B07GH1G5K7
Best Sellers Rank	1,062 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 39 in Fantasy & Magic for Children 53 in Science Fiction & Fantasy for Children (Audible Books & Originals) 111 in Literature & Fiction for Children (Audible Books & Originals)

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A fun read which also teaches about human relationships

Reviewed in Australia on 9 November 2018

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I didn’t think the second Morrigan Crow Book could be as good as the first, but this one surpassed all expectations. Morrigan is a three dimensional character with good and not-so-good in her. Eminently relatable and great fun! Her friendship with Hawthorne is realistic and the pace of the book is fast moving. Altogether a great break from reality!

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Fiona Ninnes

More please!!

Reviewed in Australia on 11 December 2018

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I didn't think that the second book could be better than the first one but I was wrong. I loved it. It sends the reader through a roller-coaster of emotions. It is fast-paced and complex - just like life. I highly recommend this for all age groups.

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annemarie

Brilliant!

Reviewed in Australia on 15 October 2019

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Loved this book, second in the series, and for me just slightly better than book one! And it's worth re reading, as is the first book in the series.

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Janet Caulfield

Delightful, easy reading continuing adventures of Morrigan Crow.

Reviewed in Australia on 18 November 2019

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Delightful continuation of the Nevermoor series, can't wait for her next book, have already preordered it.
Captivating adventures of this girl have me wanting to read more.Thank you Jessica for writing this series.

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Lea

Did not disappoint

Reviewed in Australia on 1 January 2019

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His second instalment in the series was every bit as good as the first, and equally hard to put down! Can not wait for #3. A great read for teens and adults alike.

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Kim McLean

Great Read

Reviewed in Australia on 30 November 2018

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After waiting and waiting for Wundersmith to arrive I was not disappointed, I couldn't put it down until I'd read it all, the only disappointment would be now I have to wait for the next instalment.

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Elke Browne

So much fun

Reviewed in Australia on 24 November 2019

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Harry Potter meets Alice in Wonderland. A wonderfully written and exciting story not only for young people, but adults as well.

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Mercedes Mendoza

A magical adventure with a good dose of silliness.

Reviewed in Australia on 6 November 2018

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I can see the beautiful appeal this book would have to children but as an adult in my early 30s it was the perfect mini break from the hum drum.

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Enthralling, but not quite as original as Nevermoor

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 December 2018

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While I really enjoyed reading Nevermoor, I unfortunately found Wundersmith to be a bit of a mixed bag. To begin with the positive, the world building is still fantastic. The novel was as whimsical as ever, but this novel also seemed to be a bit creepier than the last. From the tension of the Ghastly Market to the pure horror of the Museum of Stolen Memories, this time the reader really sees beyond the wonder of Nevermoor to its dark heart. Yet, as scary as it could be in places, the book still felt very appropriate for it target readers.

Yet, despite the fact that Wundersmith was very original in places, this sequel also seemed to take a lot from Harry Potter. From the new addition of a magical school to the Nevermoor Bazaar and Ghastly Market (which were very similar to Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley), it was impossible not to compare the two stories, which did detract a little for me.

The story was also not quite as focused as the last one. While everything did come together in the climax, the story was slow to start and it did not feel as though Morrigan was really working towards anything until late in the tale. It merely followed her through her miserable school life as she became more and more worried about her destiny as a Wundersmith.

Yet, the story was still enjoyable to read. I did not get bored as I was genuinely curious to see if things would improve for poor Morrigan. The climax of Nevermoor was so optimistic, yet things went downhill for her so quickly this time around. While I could not quite understand why her teachers felt that mistreating her was a great idea (you don't want her to be a danger, so you treat her abysmally?), the story did keep my interest because I was curious about how she would prove herself. The climax was also very exciting, wrapping up this phase of the story while allowing plenty of room for the story to continue.

Morrigan also received a great deal of character development this time around, as we see her slowly exploring what it means to be a Wundersmith, and if her teachers are correct when they say that it means that she is inherently evil. As Morrigan slowly starts to learn how to use her powers, I was left very curious to find out what the future will hold for her.

Yet, the other characters in the story don't really get so much room for development. Due to their fear of her, Morrigan does not get a lot of time to bond with her potential new friends. We also get a lot less of supporting characters - like Hawthorne, Jack and Jupiter - this time around, adding to Morrigan's isolation. This was a shame as the cast last time were all really colourful so I missed having them around.

Ezra Squall is also still a bit of a one-note villain. While his presence is felt in this story once again, I still did not get much of a reason to empathise with him. Although he wants Morrigan on side, he always just behaves like a typical bad guy and doesn't really have any redeemable features, which made him a little forgettable.

Anyhow, I think that about covers it. While I did enjoy Wundersmith and am curious to see where it will go next, I did not think it was quite as strong as Nevermoor. Here's hoping that the next novel is a bit more original.

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LJBentley

A good followup x

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2020

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When I first read Nevermoor it completely blew my mind. Here it was. That new series that I had been waiting for. A fantasy book that didn’t leave me feeling disappointed or a bit flat. I wanted a one way ticket to Nevermoor.

And then Wundersmith was announced and I was in my applecart of happiness. I pre-ordered my copy and I waiting patiently by the letterbox on release day and then it was delivered. Hurrah.

And then I put it on my bookshelf and forgot to read it.

I know. I am a terrible person.

However, with the release of the third book in the series Hollowpox happening imminently I decided to grab Wundersmith and get lost in the wonderful world of Nevermoor once again.

In Wundersmith we see Morrigan beginning to grow up. She has started attending the Wundrous Society and has to deal with the everyday problems of being a kid and people being mean but also with the deathly blackmail that is being sent to her friends. They have to decide whether they will keep Morrigan’s secret even if it comes at a cost.

I really enjoyed Wundersmith. Morrigan has to learn to stand on her own two feet. Jupiter – her mentor – is otherwise engaged with serious Nevermoor situations and hasn’t got time for what Morrigan believes to be school girl problems. She has to toughen up.

Whilst she is toughening up we still see her vulnerability and her need to feel included. It is her vulnerability that makes her so likeable.

Townsend also uses Wundersmith to reveal more and more of this magical world she has created and the more you learn about it the more you wish you were a character in the novel.

Whilst I probably enjoyed Nevermoor more than Wundersmith I can say that Townsend has kept the magic alive with her second descent into this fictional world and it has made me even more keen to read Hollowpox.

Wundersmith by Jessica Townsend is available now.

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Jen Mum of 4

Fantastic book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2018

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As a primary headteacher, I like to keep up with books I can recommend to my pupils. My 9 year old daughter passed on the first of the Morrigan Crow books which I loved. Great characters, an immersive world full of wonder and a cracking plot. I downloaded book 2 and have read it straight through. If anything, it improved on book one, bringing the reader further into the magical world of Nevermoor. I will be buying both books for school!

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sophie cox

Amazing story and cover

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2019

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THIS IS THE SECOND BOOK IN A SERIES.....
I really enjoyed this book a lot and days after reading it am still thinking about it and wanting to read more.
Middlegrade novel, this series is good for children aged 9 to 12 but like harry potter I think it can be enjoyed by all ages, I myself am 22.
This book is quite hefty and so maybe wait for the paperback to come out, however I would recommend this one as under the sleeve the hardback book is decorated beautifully.

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Emma

Fabulous and Magical Sequel

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 February 2019

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I was slightly wary going into this that it wouldn't live up to how amazing the first in the series was, but thankfully it was everything I'd hoped for, and more! I just adore this world and the magic and characters, everything feels almost nostalgic and filled with wonder like books I read as a child did. Cannot wait for the third book to be released, I'd recommend this to anyone aged about 8 upwards, and adults too!

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