The trials of Morrigan Crow
Jessica Townsend
The trials of Morrigan Crow
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jessica Townsend
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
The crackle of black smoke fills the air as shadowy hunters chase through the night, their howls cutting through the silence. Morrigan Crow, born on the unluckiest day, faces a fate no one else dares to imagine—death at midnight on her eleventh birthday. But when a mysterious man named Jupiter North sweeps her into the magical city of Nevermoor, everything changes, and the real challenge begins.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows Morrigan Crow, a girl cursed to die on her eleventh birthday, who escapes into a magical city where she must compete in dangerous trials to secure her safety. The story includes themes of loss, danger, and courage, with some mature content such as death, child abuse, stalking, and injury. Recommended for readers ages 9-12 who enjoy imaginative fantasy worlds and complex characters.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12IE — Intense — EmotionalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781478923428
- Pages
- 660
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction