The Second Story (Magic Misfits #2)

by Neil Patrick Harris (Author) Kyle Hilton (Illustrator)

The Second Story (Magic Misfits #2)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Magic Misfits

From award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris comes the magical second book in the New York Times bestselling Magic Misfits series--with even more tricks up its sleeve.

Growing up in an orphanage, Leila was bullied for being different. She turned her hardship into skill by becoming an escape artist--a valuable trait when you belong to a group of magical best friends. But when a famous psychic comes to town, Leila and her pals can't escape the big mystery heading their way. Whether chasing mad monkeys or banishing ghosts from haunted hotels, these six friends will do their best to keep their home of Mineral Wells safe--but can they protect themselves?

Join the Magic Misfits as they discover adventure, friendship, and more than a few hidden secrets in this delightful new series. Whether you're a long-time expert at illusion or simply a new fan of stage magic, hold onto your top hat!

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Kirkus

The recap of the first novel is helpful, but interjected magic-trick instructions break the narrative flow. A heartfelt sequel that primes audiences for the next installment. (Fiction. 8-12).

Copyright 2018 Kirkus Reviews, LLC Used with permission.

ALA/Booklist

This show is just getting started. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: It’s no trick: the first book in this series was a best-seller, and a big publisher push reveals this is expected to be every bit as popular.

Copyright 2018 Booklist, LLC Used with permission.

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it is fantastic.

Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris is an accomplished actor, producer, director, host, author, husband, and father of magical twins. Harris also served as President of the Academy of Magical Arts from 2011-2014. His memoir, Choose Your Own Autobiography, was a New York Times bestseller. The New York Times bestsellingMagic Misfitsseries is his middle grade debut.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780316391849
Lexile Measure
690
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date
August 20, 2019
Series
Magic Misfits
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV028000 - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
JUV013050 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Orphans & Foster Homes
Library of Congress categories
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ALA Booklist
A Barnes and Noble Best Book of 2018

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