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The Magic Misfits — Content Guide for Parents

By Neil Patrick HarrisLittle, Brown Books for Young ReadersISBN 9780316355575288 pages
The Magic Misfits

Found in this book

  • ViolenceBrief
  • Scary contentBrief
  • Gender & orientationSupporting

Not found

  • Religion
  • Race & culture
  • Profanity
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles

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Religion

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

A New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestselling book! 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!)

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Magic Misfits appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    A caregiver slams a child against a wall, and the carnival crew threatens and kidnaps people, though a parents' guide rates violence as very little. The kids are menaced by a thuggish carnival boss and his crew, who threaten them, though a parents' guide rates scariness as very little.

  • Does The Magic Misfits have violence?

    Found (Brief): A caregiver slams a child against a wall, and the carnival crew threatens and kidnaps people, though a parents' guide rates violence as very little.

  • Does The Magic Misfits have scary content?

    Found (Brief): The kids are menaced by a thuggish carnival boss and his crew, who threaten them, though a parents' guide rates scariness as very little.

  • Does The Magic Misfits have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Magic Misfits have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Magic Misfits have profanity?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Magic Misfits have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Magic Misfits have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Magic Misfits have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Magic Misfits have gender & orientation?

    Found (Supporting): One of the main young magicians, Leila, has two adoptive dads who appear as recurring characters.