On Thursday 1 May, St Rita’s College will host the highly anticipated launch of Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow, the fourth book in the internationally best-selling Nevermoor series by Jessica Townsend.

In partnership with local bookshop Where the Wild Things Are, the College will present an unforgettable evening featuring Ms Townsend in conversation with award-winning teacher librarian and author, Megan Daley.

Fans of the Nevermoor series will have the chance to hear from the author herself about her latest novel and creative process, followed by a book signing.

St Rita’s College has hosted the author on two previous occasions including for the launch of book two, Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow.

Ms Noni Harrison, Head of the St Rita’s College Library, said “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Jessica Townsend back to St Rita’s College as she launches Silverborn: The Mysteries of Morrigan Crow in Australia and New Zealand. Jessica’s masterful storytelling continues to captivate readers, and her philosophy aligns so brilliantly with our College values. Just as Morrigan Crow steps boldly into the unknown, challenging herself with bravery and conviction, so too are our students encouraged to live justly and embrace every opportunity with courage. It is a privilege to celebrate this next chapter of Jessica’s extraordinary series.”

The fourth book in the award-winning Nervermoor series, will see Morrigan travel to places in Nevermoor that readers have never seen, meet people from Morrigan's past who will be very important in untangling the mystery of who she is and see Morrigan aligning herself with someone very dangerous to learn more of the Wundrous Arts.

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow was the biggest-selling Australian children's debut since records began. It has won the 2018 ABIA for Book of the Year, Book of the Year for Younger Readers and Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year; the 2018 Indie Book Awards Book of the Year and Children's Category; the 2017 Aurealis Award for Best Children's Fiction; the 2018 Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Younger Fiction and was named a CBCA Notable book.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to meet Jessica Townsend and immerse in the magic of Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow.

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