The Magic Misfits - Hardcover

Book 1 of 4: Magic Misfits
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Synopsis

The Magic Misfits (Magic Misfits 1) [Hardcover] Harris, Neil Patrick

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About the Author

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 A Series of Unfortunate Events. A five-time Emmy Award winner and winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Harris served as President of the Academy of Magical Arts from 2011-2014. Neil's memoir, Choose Your Own Autobiography was released in 2014. The Magic Misfits is his first book for children.

Review

"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

"An earnest message about discovering the magic in the world and finding the family that suits you."―Kirkus Reviews

"The approachable length and lively, funny writing will ensure this book, the first in a series, performs its own vanishing act from shelves."―Booklist

"A rollicking ride of a magical tale that's wholesomely suspenseful, values friendship, and applauds courage."―School Library Journal

"[A] good choice for fans of Lemony Snicket and Pseudonymous Bosch. With an emphasis on friendship and individuality, this fast-paced and clever series opener should have readers eager to check out future installments."―Publishers Weekly

"Fun...A worthy first volume."―BCCB

"Adventure, suspense, and excitement await these young magic misfits as they learn to trust one another and become friends."―School Library Connection

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