The Magic Misfits by Harris, Neil Patrick

A New York Times and USA Today bestseller! From award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris comes the magical first book in a series with plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

When street magician Carter runs away, he never expects to find friends and magic in a sleepy New England town. But like any good trick, things change instantly as greedy B.B. Bosso and his crew of crooked carnies arrive to steal anything and everything they can get their sticky fingers on.

After a fateful encounter with the local purveyor of illusion, Dante Vernon, Carter teams up with five other like-minded illusionists. Together, using both teamwork and magic, they'll set out to save the town of Mineral Wells from Bosso's villainous clutches. These six Magic Misfits will soon discover adventure, friendship, and their own self-worth in this delightful new series.

(Psst. Hey, you! Yes, you! Congratulations on reading this far. As a reward, I'll let you in on a little secret... This book isn't just a book. It's a treasure trove of secrets and ciphers and codes and even tricks. Keep your eyes peeled and you'll discover more than just a story--you'll learn how to make your own magic!)

Author: Neil Patrick Harris
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 11/21/2017
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.60w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780316391825
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 193102 / Magic Misfits


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2017
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2017
School Library Journal 07/01/2017
Booklist 07/01/2017 pg. 60
Publishers Weekly 10/16/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author

Neil Patrick Harris is an accomplished actor, producer, director, host, author, husband, and father of magical twins. Harris also served as President of the Academy of Magical Arts from 2011-2014. His memoir, Choose Your Own Autobiography, was a New York Times bestseller. The New York Times bestsellingMagic Misfitsseries is his middle grade debut.