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The Magic Misfits

Written by: Neil Patrick Harris, Lissy Marlin
Narrated by: Neil Patrick Harris
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About this listen

 A New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestselling book! From award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris comes the magical first book in a new 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!) Action & Adventure Family Life Fantasy Fantasy & Magic Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Humorous Fiction Literature & Fiction Magic Mystery Science Fiction & Fantasy Social & Life Skills Detective Paranormal Magic Users

What the critics say

Praise for The Magic Misfits:
A 2018 Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist for Middle Grade
A 2018-2019 New Hampshire Great Stone Face Book Award Nominee
Nominated for the 2020 Bluestem Award: Illinois' Grades 3-5 Readers' Choice Award
Nominated for the 2019-2020 Nebraska Golden Sower Award (Chapter Books)
"I read this book with excitement, delight, and the increasing suspicion that it was going to make me disappear."—Lemony Snicket, author of the bestselling series A Series of Unfortunate Events and All the Wrong Questions
"An earnest message about discovering the magic in the world and finding the family that suits you."—Kirkus Reviews
"The approachable length and lively, funny writing will ensure this book, the first in a series, performs its own vanishing act from shelves."—Booklist
"A rollicking ride of a magical tale that's wholesomely suspenseful, values friendship, and applauds courage."—School Library Journal
"[A] good choice for fans of Lemony Snicket and Pseudonymous Bosch. With an emphasis on friendship and individuality, this fast-paced and clever series opener should have readers eager to check out future installments."—Publishers Weekly
"Fun...A worthy first volume."—BCCB
"Adventure, suspense, and excitement await these young magic misfits as they learn to trust one another and become friends."—School Library Connection
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we loved this story. the narration is great.
great for any commute or road trip for family.

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At my school I signed up for reading link this was one of the books this app made it so much easier then when I started reading it I started to love it more every chapters ❤️!!! Try this book and you won’t be disappointed 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Love it❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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loved it, finished it, even though I kept falling asleep, but I finished it....ready for part two

magic neil strikes gold

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I'm 28, but when I saw NPH, I HAD to buy this book. I was not disappointed. Will definitely be playing this for the kids in my life when I babysit them. It was a lovely and entertaining book, and NPH does an amazing job with the voices and narration. loved it!

I'm old

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Sooooooooooooo good I loved it you should get it wat ever it takes! 🤗🥰😘🥰😍😍🤗 love it so much

Iove it so much

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loved it and will recommend , thank you very much, i really enjoyed the story.

very interesting and quite enjoyable.

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7 yo and 4 yo say there are much better options out there and I have to agree.

I felt this really just fell flat and I was expecting more from Neil.

Unremarkable

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