The Magic Misfits

Written by Neil Patrick Harris · Illustrated by Lissy Marlin and Kyle Hilton

Book #1 in the Magic Misfits series

A runaway magician and friends must outsmart a band of thieves to save their town.

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253 pages· 37,594 words· Est. 5 hour read· ~750L

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Bookroo's 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.

“For me, magic can be a story, a game, a puzzle, or a surprise that takes my breath away in a single, furious gulp.”

— from the book

From the publisher

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!)

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