Nevermore

By Kelly Creagh

Book Overview

And the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;
And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming,
And the lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted - nevermore
-- from "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe

At once an homage to one of America's greatest writers and a page-turning psychological mystery that is equal parts horror, humor, and romance, NEVERMORE is the story of Varen -- a Poe-fan and goth -- and Isobel -- a cheerleader and unlikely heroine. When a Lit. project pairs the two together, Isobel finds herself steadily swept into Varen's world, one that he has created in his notebook and in his mind, one where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life. Isobel slowly learns that dreams can be much more powerful than she'd ever expected, and that pain and despair come in all shades. As labels of "goth" and "cheerleader" fade away, she sees more in Varen than a tall, pale outcast, and a consuming romance is braced against the ever-clearer horror that the most terrifying realities are those within our own minds.

When Isobel has a single chance to rescue Varen from the shadows of his own nightmares, will she be able to save him -- and herself?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442402016
• ISBN13: 9781442402010
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 5.5" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

One of My Favorites (and Perfect for Fall)!

I would read Nevermore any time of the year, but it’s especially fun to read in the fall. It has that perfect mildly spooky vibe that’s perfect for Halloween. I read all three Nevermore books at least once a year— I can’t help myself! The author clearly has done her research and knows Poe and his work very well. She weaves Poe’s work and his life’s story seamlessly throughout all three Nevermore books without taking away from the story that she’s telling. I can’t say enough good things about this book (the whole trilogy, really)! There’s nothing not to like. I HIGHLY recommend this book/series!