Friendship is Magic (The Magic Misfits book review)

 The Magic Misfits (The Magic Misfits Series #1)
Harris, N. (2017) The Magic Misfits. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company

Another Bluebonnet book down!  I just finished up The Magic Misfits, by Neil Patrick Harris and it is pretty much what you might expect from a mind like Harris's!  Here's what its about.

Carter once had a family and a home, but now he lives on the street with his distant uncle.  Carter has always had fast hands, and his uncle has helped that gift mature.  However, his uncle like to use "magic" tricks to steal from people.  Carter won't budge on his morals though, and runs away on a train.  When he gets off the train at an unknown town, there is a circus fair going on.  The fair seems pretty crooked, which matches his views on what magic seems good for.  His views may turn around however, when he meets a strange man at the fair.  Mr. Vernon only seems to do magic for enjoyment, not for gain.  When Carter finds his way to Mr. Vernon's magic shop and meets his daughter and her friends, Carter starts to learn that maybe their is real magic in this world.

Magic Misfits was a pretty fun read.  The story is nice, and the characters are likable.  Everyone seems to learn something, and we learn that the magic of friendship is not reserved only for ponies.  I really like Harris's sense of humor, and it shows in his writing.  There are even segments that teach you a few magic tricks.  There are plenty of hidden messages and codes within the book, so even after you're done reading the story there is still more to experience.  A good book for any kid who likes magic, humor, or heartwarming stories.

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