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Magic Misfits
Magic Misfits | Neil Patrick Harris
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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The.Great.Catsby
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This was a buddy read with my older brother. He really loved the beauty in some of the writing. I loved the characters and the friendship. I really appreciated Mr. Vernon as a character and how dynamic each of the kids were.
This was such a fun book, it made me laugh, gasp, and look away in horror. Highly recommend!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

05.01.23

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KristiAhlers
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As I've shared before, I work in a bookstore and was recently put in the children's section and realized I was woefully behind on kids' fiction. So I've made an active choice to remedy that. This is another one that is easy to read, has a good message, and is done so with humor, and yes, magic. I agree that sometimes magic can just be holding a book!

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Gissy
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#Scarathlon2022 #TeamMonsterMash

#ScarathlonDailyPrompt #31 trick

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Total= 6 points

@Staycurious

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New Kid on the Book
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I would recommend The Magic Misfits to readers who enjoy an entertaining, if somewhat simplistic, good kids vs bad guys story with cool magic tricks and illusions ✨.
🪄Do you want some similar books? Check out my review where I include suggestions for what you might want to read next! https://newkidonthebookreviews.wordpress.com/2022/09/06/review-the-magic-misfits... 🪄

(The red square is to cover the bar code)
#mglit #mg

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New Kid on the Book
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The Magic Misfits is an entertaining story about a team of kids from different backgrounds who use magical tricks to fight crime!
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½
✨ I wrote a full review on my blog: https://newkidonthebookreviews.wordpress.com/2022/09/06/review-the-magic-misfits...

#mg #childrensbook #magic #middlegrade #mglit #magicbooks #magictrick #magician #middlegradebooks #bookreview #bookcover #kidlit #magical

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Lauren890
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 This middle grade book was delightful! I listened to this on audio narrated by Neil Patrick Harris who made it very entertaining of course.

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SassenachTheBookWizard
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Planning to get through these 2 today because it's officially middle grade May in the TBR & Beyond group!

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EdnaC
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Apparently she‘s enjoying it so much she read until she fell asleep. It is a really fun series. I haven‘t read the last one yet but I enjoyed the first three. #magicmisfits #bookwormchild #middlegrade #magicbook

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MandaMT
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Another great installment in the Magic Misfits series! Theo takes center stage in the 3rd book. Torn between the Misfits, his family, and new friend Emily, Theo realizes he can‘t please everyone. The Misfits keep a watchful eye on a suspicious ventriloquist as they prepare for the town talent show. NPH‘s magical interludes teach fun card tricks.

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The_Penniless_Author
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Happy 10th birthday to my daughter, Laura! These books from grandma and grandpa arrived in the mail yesterday, and there are plenty more still to be unwrapped. Planning on having a fun #quarantineparty today, playing games, watching movies and of course eating cake and ice cream! 🥳🎂

The_Penniless_Author @Milara Thanks! So far, so good. We couldn't be prouder of her 🙂 3y
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fredamans
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What a fun adventure, reading about Carter and the friends he acquires. Plus there is a few magic tricks shared in the book that you can try and practice. 5⭐

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Joanne1
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This book delighted and surprised my difficult to please nine year old. She fist pumped the air when she found out there were two more books in the series.

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Johanna414
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I listened to this audiobook for a middle grade May challenge while cleaning this morning and it was super cute! NPH must be into magic in real life because it seems to pop up with his tv characters too

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Aussie_SFF
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The cracks are beginning to appear in the magic misfits group, along with creepy ventriloquist dolls all over town. The pressure of the up comming talent show combined with Theo's siblings all being at home have combined to make him question his future prospects; Magic or Music. Of course the threat of Boso's goons are still looming over the group. Another great book in the series. 3/5 Stars

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Emily92Bibliophile
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Hello all! Sorry I have been MIA - things with library work from home due to school closures have been busy with planning and video story times, and now with Texas schools closed till May 4th more planning. Will be sharing a couple literary photos of how my past 2 weeks have been going with #StayingHome, and what my life is looking like now.💚 THIS, is my The Reading Corner, where I film my ST. MM is the chapter book I am reading online as well

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MandaMT
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Another great book from Neil Patrick Harris. This is a super fun story with a great cast of characters and heaps of fun extras. The audio book is AMAZING. Harris narrates and provides voices for 6 children, their mentor, the villain and his ENTIRE gang of unique goons-which includes a Barbershop Quartet.

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MandaMT
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This was delightful!!! A ragtag group of child magicians come together to stop a crime boss (also a magician). NPH‘s reading was great! He juggled the cast of characters beautifully. His writing style was also mesmerizing. I LOVED that he included lots of peeks into the world of magic- especially step-by-step directions for tricks. I‘m sure the print version of this is just as charming.

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bibliobard
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This was a cute read and I would definitely consider reading the rest. I love NPH so I am glad he wrote this book for me to count towards #MGME written by an actor category. #BBRC #MiddleGradeMadeEasy

LibrarianRyan 😁👍🏻❤️ 4y
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bibliobard
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I am juggling three books right now, so here is the first line for book #2:

“Do you believe in magic?”
#FirstLineFridays

BookishMe Hehehe... I too looked through the different current reads before settling on the first line I liked most 😉😉 4y
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bibliobard
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Trying to actively pick books to finish #BBRC lists (12 prompts left to go). This book should fulfill my need for a #MiddleGrade book by an actor. Since I already love these table of contents I think I am in good hands with Neil Patrick Harris!

LibrarianRyan Yeahhhh. I think I have 3 left all Midflegrade. Good luck. 4y
bibliobard @LibrarianRyan I have “real classic,“ “recommended by a kid,“ and “readers choice“ in the Middle Grace section in addition to the one mentioned before. And then of course the categories of Teen, Grown Up, and Yeah Baby have 2-3 each. 4y
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Librarybelle
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Full of humor and magic tricks, Harris has presented a fun middle grade book. I was engaged throughout, and it almost had the Lemony Snicket feeling of slight snarkiness in the storytelling. Good read! My #WrittenByAnActor read for #MiddleGrade #BBRC .

raeintheworld My eight year old loves these! I think there are three now. 4y
Librarybelle @raeintheworld Nice! They seem perfect for kids who love magic. 4y
LibrarianRyan I hope it was written by an author. If it‘s a ghost that could be really cool. Or maybe a possessed typewriter. Okay. Sorry for the funnin‘ glad you liked it. 4y
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Librarybelle Oh my, @LibrarianRyan ! I see my typo! 😂 4y
StayCurious Ooh, I might steal this one for my middle grade pick. Looks good! 4y
Librarybelle @StayCurious It was so much fun...steal away! 4y
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Jerdencon
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Just picked up these 2 books for my son from the library. I‘m excited to read the tagged book with him. Love Neil Patrick Harris #raisingreaders

Peddler410 Magic Misfits is so good! I read it to my daughter when it came out. Book three came out late summer/early fall — we have book two and need to read it so I can justify buy book three. 😂 4y
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Michollio
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This one was less a story of its own and more a lead up to the next one. I enjoyed it, but it's the one I like least of the series. The next one sounds like it'll be good, though.

This is the first time I've noticed the cool stuff under the jacket, which I really liked. I assume the other ones had it and I just didn't see it.

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Angelo :)
The Magic Misfits | Neil Patrick Harris

Genre: Fantasy, Fiction
Date Started: September 11, 2019
Date Finished: September 21,2019
I chose this book because it was a gift from my uncle and I thought that it would be a great book.
This book is about a kid named Carter. He was an orphan that found his way to a town called Mineral Wells, due to running away from his uncle. He noticed that things weren't as it seems. He then meets a mysterious man and interesting things happen.

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zabadab
The Magic Misfits | Neil Patrick Harris

Genre: Fantasy
Date Started: September 12, 2019
Date Finished:
How did you choose this book: A fellow schoolmate gave me this book to read.
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nelehelen
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4/5
Even though I love NPH, I wasn‘t expecting much with this. But, I was pleasantly surprised! Endearing and so fun. I already have book 2 on hold at the library. 😊

#MiddleGrade: Written By An Actor

#BBRC #MG

LibrarianRyan Yeah. Book 3 is out this month I believe. 5y
nelehelen @LibrarianRyan yesssss! I just got book 2 from the library! 5y
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LibrarianRyan
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Book 3.
I have the series, I just need to read it. Its gets lots of love from other Littens.

Out September

#CoverLove #KidsEdition

ShananigansReads Can‘t wait for this to come out. Such a cute series 5y
BooknerdsLife Is it odd for a middle aged mom with teenage kid like me want to read this series too? 😆 5y
LibrarianRyan @BooknerdsLife goodness no! If you feel you need a reason join the #MGBuddyRead or round 7 of #lmpbc because I know I‘ll do a middle grade group again. 5y
BooknerdsLife @LibrarianRyan oh thank you! That sounds great 😊 5y
Peddler410 We have the first two books... somehow I missed that the third was already coming out. (edited) 5y
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Sarahreadstoomuch
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Listened to this with the 10yr old in the car, and we both loved it! NPH does a great job narrating it too. So fun! #bbrc #middlegrade #writtenbyanactor

LibrarianRyan The third one comes out next month. 5y
Sarahreadstoomuch @LibrarianRyan good to know! Thanks!! 5y
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obrobanana
Magic Misfits | Neil Patrick Harris

great

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Emily92Bibliophile
Magic Misfits | Neil Patrick Harris
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So cute! All the stars !! Neil Patrick Harris is a wonderful and talented writer 💙Just got the Sequel from the public library- starting it tonight! This is my fifth Bluebonnet Nominee read of the summer and the choices are so hard thus far! I know this is going to be a series my kiddos at Clift will love!

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jessinikkip
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I just really LOVED this book. Too bad my library doesnt have the second one. I would love to keep following the misfits

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bookandcat
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Neil Patrick Harris at #bookcon ! #nph His kids book series is fantastic.

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LibrarianRyan
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Book 3. A fun series.

#CoverLove #KidsEdition
September 10

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GloVerdino
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My niece made her own “Once Upon a Book Club” packages for everyone in the family. Then, once we‘ve all read the book, we‘re gonna have a family book club meeting. She‘s too cute!

rather_be_reading so cute! 5y
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Valink
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My niece decided to start a family book club. Our first book is The Magic Misfits, and she gave everyone gifts to open when we get to designated pages, like Once Upon a Book Club. I‘m so in to this! I‘m hoping to get to my first two gifts before I have to be a grown up and start prepping dinner. Thankfully we aren‘t having company today, so my house can remain a mess!

coffeewithbooks Love this! 5y
Zelma That‘s awesome. I love your niece. 5y
LibrarianRyan Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh 5y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego That's so sweet. 🤗💕 5y
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Michollio
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A middle grade story about five magically-inclined kids who stop a thief. As an adult I had a bit of trouble with disbelief, but I'm sure it's great for its intended audience.

#Pop19: Debut novel
#ISpy: Letter on cover

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mydearwatson
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Loved this line.

I just have to finish the ciphers in the back...anybody want to help 😉?

rretzler There are cyphers in the back...she says rushing to find a copy 😝 5y
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MallenNC
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I haven‘t read this but I bought for my friend‘s son. He gave it high marks and asked for the sequel. #magical literaryluck

vkois88 I've heard these are really good, cute books 5y
MallenNC @vkois88 He really liked them. 5y
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BibliophileLibrarian
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JoScho
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I mean anything that NPH does I will support-love him. I did this one on audio because it was read by him. Fun middle grade story about a runaway meeting his “tribe” and finally finding a place he belongs. Carnival setting with magicians so a lot of fun characters. Also one of the kids has two dads 🥰

GondorGirl I really enjoyed this book (and the sequel). Cute, good values, and like you said- NPH! 5y
JoScho @GondorGirl I am looking forward to the sequel 🔮😊 5y
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jfalkens
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I enjoyed it a lot and loved the hidden messages. I'm excited to continue the series and I'd be intrigued by more books by Neil Patrick Harris.
#MountTBRChallenge

LoLo_and_The_Dude Dooggie Howser, MD! 5y
SleepyDragon I tried to interest my son in these by using the Count Olaf connection, but he wasn't interested. ☹ 5y
jfalkens @NeesyBeth it was so much fun! It even has step by step on magic tricks thru out the story! 5y
SleepyDragon Maybe I'll just read it. The kid's loss. Lol 5y
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jfalkens
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Sharpeipup
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Thought this was a fun touch to the book.
#13 #chapterfun #kidfriendly

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CaitlinCasillas
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I loved every second of the audiobook and highly recommend it to anybody who loves magic. Or fairy tales. Or really just needs happiness in their lives.

Themrsdowler You forgot “Or NPH”. 😘 6y
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CaitlinCasillas
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I am only 5 minutes in and already have happy tears! Narrated and written by NPH! I LOVE books about magic especially written by magic makers, and life dreamers.

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Shaunesay
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I've spent an awesome morning walking in the park, playing Pokemon and listening to The Magic Misfits for The #deweys24hourreadathon #reversereadathon #bookstagram

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Shaunesay
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I'm taking part in #Deweysreadathon #reversereadathon are you?

Suelizbeth YES!! 8pm can‘t come soon enough! 😻😻 6y
mom2bugnbee Me, too! Though I don't have a stack planned. 6y
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LibrarianRyan
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BookaholicNatty
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Yesterday I had a HUGE HUGE Microbiology exam that was almost the death of me for the past five days! I got a 94!!!!!!!! Woot woot! Do you know what that meant for me today!!!!???Yup hello Thrift Store!!!!! Today‘s haul was from Red, White and Blue in Hamilton, NJ! I am super excited about the two on the top!!!!

knittedgnome 🎉🎉🎉 way to go!!! 6y
Leniverse Congrats! Well done! 🤸 (On both the exam and the book haul.) 6y
Graciouswarriorprincess Congratulations! 6y
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Briary Yay! Congratulations! 🎉🎉 6y
staci.reads Wow. Great haul! Perfect way to celebrate! 6y
Joanielovesbooks I loved micro!! Love books more❤️ 6y
robinb Way to go!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 6y
minkyb Well deserved! 6y
Ruthiella Well done!😀😀😀 6y
Artsybookgirl So many good books! :) 6y
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