Jessica Townsend

Jessica Townsend grew up in Queensland, Australia. She wrote her first story at the age of 7, and it was published in a local library newsletter. Townsend began writing what would become the first Nevermoor book the year she left high school. and at Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo for 5 years, including as an editor of its children's magazine Crikey! Townsend has stated that she has written plots for nine books in the series. == Literary influences ==

Jessica Townsend has referenced several literary influences for her writing. Written influences include Little Women, which she's called her favorite book, The Baby-Sitters Club, His Dark Materials, Wicked, Tomorrow When the War Began, and the Harry Potter series. and she has cited Rowling as a major influence, Film influences include Willow and Return to Oz. Critics have also noted similarities between the world of Nevermoor and contemporary London. In particular, Courage Square in the novels is inspired by Trafalgar Square and the Wunderground is inspired by the London Underground. == Works ==

The Nevermoor series • Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow (2017) • Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow (2018) • Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (2020) • Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow (2025) == References ==