The Minor Third
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019 · Est. 6.5 hour read

The Minor Third

Written by Neil Patrick Harris

Book #3 in the Magic Misfits series

Can the Magic Misfits stop a sinister ventriloquist before their group unravels?

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352 pages· 46,722 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Theo Stein-Meyer, a Magic Misfit with levitation skills, faces a dilemma when Emily, a mysterious girl, joins their group. As a ventriloquist with a creepy dummy arrives, tensions rise. With their mentor absent, can Theo and his friends unite against the Emerald Ring's latest threat? Theo must decide where his true loyalties lie amidst music, magic, and friendship. Dive into a world of adventure and secrets with the Magic Misfits.

From the publisher

The Magic Misfits must stop the latest member of the Emerald Ring in the third magical book of Neil Patrick Harris’s #1 New York Times bestselling series filled with fun and friendship!Theo Stein-Meyer loves being part of the Magic Misfits. Armed with his trusty violin bow, he completes the team with his levitation skills, unflappable calm, and proper manners. But when a girl named Emily begins to spend time with the group and the other Misfits grow suspicious, Theo is surprisingly drawn to her. She seems to understand the pull he feels between music and magic, family and friends.Then a famous ventriloquist arrives in town, and the Misfits are sure he (and his creepy dummy Daniel) are up to no good. With their mentor, Mr. Vernon, suddenly called away and tension simmering among the friends, will they be able to come together to stop this newest member of the mysterious Emerald Ring? It’s time for Theo to make a choice about where – and with whom – he belongs.Join the Magic Misfits as they discover adventure, friendship, and more than a few hidden secrets in this unique and surprising series. Whether you’re a long-time expert at illusion or simply a new fan of stage magic, hold on to your top hat!

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Format
Pages
352
Words
46,722
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
690L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about familyBooks about parentsBooks about LGBTQBooks about orphans
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~P
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
504087
Publication
Published
August 11, 2020
First published
September 10, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316391887

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