New to the series
Begin with The Magic Misfits to meet the full team and learn the tricks and secrets that later books build upon.
Book Series · 4 Books
Magic Misfits Books
In order from The Magic Misfits to The Fourth Suit.
Four mystery adventures about six young magicians who use stagecraft, secret codes, and friendship to protect their town.
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Reading order
How to Read the The Magic Misfits Books
Read the four books in numbered order. The team forms in The Magic Misfits, and its relationships and conflict with dangerous adults develop through the finale, The Fourth Suit.
Sources: Official series inventory.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The story includes a child fleeing a criminal guardian, crooked adults, theft, bullying, threatening villains, and kidnapping-style peril. Friendship, belonging, puzzles, and teach-yourself magic tricks keep the tone adventurous.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
The Magic Misfits
A runaway magician and friends must outsmart a band of thieves to save their town.
253 pages· 37,594 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Summary: Carter, a street magician on the run, finds unexpected allies in a quaint New England town. When the devious B.B. Bosso and his band of thieves threaten to plunder everything, Carter and five fellow illusionists must unite. With magic and teamwork, they embark on a daring mission to protect Mineral Wells. As they confront danger, these Magic Misfits uncover the true power of friendship and self-discovery. Will their combined skills be enough to thwart Bosso's schemes? Dive into a world of secrets, codes, and tricks, where every page holds a new surprise.
In reading order
Magic Misfits Series
4 books · Published 2017–2020
#1
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The Magic Misfits
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
A runaway magician and friends must outsmart a band of thieves to save their town.
#2
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$858
The Second Story
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018
A psychic's arrival unveils mysteries for six magical friends in a sleepy town.
#3
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The Minor Third
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Can the Magic Misfits stop a sinister ventriloquist before their group unravels?
#4
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The Fourth Suit
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
The Misfits face mysterious attacks and a looming showdown with a dangerous magician.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Magic Misfits series?
There are 4 books in the Magic Misfits series. It began with The Magic Misfits in 2017, and the newest book, The Fourth Suit, was published in 2020.
What order should you read the Magic Misfits books in?
Start with The Magic Misfits and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.
What ages are the Magic Misfits books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Magic Misfits book is the longest?
The Fourth Suit (Book #4) is the longest book in the series at 51,873 words (352 pages).
Which Magic Misfits book is the shortest?
The Magic Misfits (Book #1) is the shortest at 37,594 words (253 pages).
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