The trials of Morrigan Crow

Jessica Townsend

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The trials of Morrigan Crow

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jessica Townsend

Reading Level 8 12IE Ages 9-12 Matched

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Moderate
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Death Child Abuse Stalking Injury
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

660 pages
ISBN
9781478923428
Pages
660
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Blessing and CursingContestsMagicAction & AdventureFantasy & MagicSocial IssuesFriendshipMysteries & Detective StoriesSelf-Esteem & Self-RelianceEmotions & FeelingsEmigration & ImmigrationAdventure StoriesFantasy FictionAustralian