The Magic Misfits
Neil Patrick Harris
Subjects
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
Average rating
‘I adored Magic Misfits. This man is far too talented for my liking, and needs to be stopped!’ David Walliams
The first in a funny and magical new children’s books series from Emmy award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris.
‘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
This book contains a BIG SECRET. Read on if you dare …
Do you believe in magic?
Carter doesn’t. He knows magic tricks are just that – tricks. And as a street magician he’s also pretty good at them. But then Carter runs away from his conman uncle and he finds himself alone and in danger from dastardly carnival ringleader, B.B. Bosso. He could really use some magic now …
A chance encounter with the mysterious Mr Dante Vernon leads Carter to a magic shop, where he teams up with five other like-minded kids and the MAGIC MISFITS are born! Can the gang use their magical talents to save the day and stop B.B. stealing a priceless diamond?
And now for the BIG SECRET …
Inside this book you will find a treasure trove of tips, codes and stage tricks that will help YOU join the Magic Misfits and make some magic of your own. (BUT DON’T TELL ANYONE.)
Perfect for children aged 8 to 12 years old and fans of Lemony Snicket, David Walliams, David Baddiel, My Brother is a Superhero … and magic!
Cover illustration by David Litchfield, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Books Prize 2016 for The Bear and the Piano.
Neil Patrick Harris is an accomplished actor, producer, director, host, and author. Perhaps best known to audiences for his role as Barney Stinson on the hit comedy series How I Met Your Mother, he is currently starring as Count Olaf in the Netflix adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. The Magic Misfits is his first book for children.
Reviews
Good
Senor Octopus Moonbeam 31.07.2025
It wasn't really interesting for me, but if you're into circus and magic tricks then I recommend this book to you.
Judge Esmerelda Bluebird 29.07.2025
It was totally brilliant, I could hardly put it down. I loved the story and the way he wrote it.
Professor Amazonia Teabag 16.07.2025
This was my joint favourite book because it was interesting how the setting was described and the bozos gang and the tricks they got up to
Prince Gonzo Washington 17.08.2024
I would definitely recommend this (especially to people who like magic tricks :) it taught me some new magic tricks too :) ;)
Doctor Beryl Casserole 25.07.2023
It was amazing! I love the way the author speaks.
Judge Phoenix Rollercoaster 08.09.2022
I loved the magic tricks and loved searching for the hidden codes
Queen Boadicea Aardvark 28.07.2022
It was very good and I really like it.
Anonymous 16.07.2022
I thought it was intresting and dramatic
Senorita Pansy Skateboard 11.05.2022
This was so funny! I would recommend to my friends!
Lord Grip Sudoku 31.08.2021
It was funny when the bad guy was captured.
Captain Pudsey Armchair 17.08.2021
I enjoyed hearing the author read his story.
Duchess Petunia Foxtail 13.08.2021
I liked Carter Locke the best. I liked the book because it was funny, mysterious and also it was exciting to find out what would happen.
Professor Angel Jellybaby 29.07.2021
People who enjoy magic or adventure would like this book. The main character runs away and finds a magician.
Earl Burp Spinner 13.01.2021
it was amazing it always made my want to read more I would recommend it to people age 6 up
Anonymous 29.11.2020
I enjoyed listening to this.
Marshal Bruno Dangerous 04.09.2020
Fav character is carter and I’d love to recommend this book for you if you like magic
Coach Tulip Chocolate-mousse 04.09.2020
Absolutely amazing No doubts! The person I like best was Leila because she's always looking for an adventure plus she's an escape artist so she is in for a double adventure It interested me because my brother recommended it to me and I read its blurb and it seemed really good Yup, I would recommend it to someone who likes adventure and practising magic
Mademoiselle Candyfloss Sequins 02.09.2020
A really interesting book.
Commander Bruno Ridiculous 27.08.2020
I loved it.
Senorita Pinky Hedgehog 25.08.2020
