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A curious visitor.
A link to the past.
A new riddle to solve ...
Leila is a gifted escape artist, but she's never been able to unlock the mysteries of her past. She likes living with her adopted dads above Mr Vernon's magic shop, yet she's always wondered about her birth parents – and the key they gave her when she was a baby. So when an old friend pays a visit to her dad and poppa, could she reveal Leila's hidden history?
Carter, Leila and the Magic Misfits are back in a new adventure filled with magic tricks, secret codes and one nefarious monkey.
And of course there's lots of marvellous hints and tips on doing magic tricks so that you can become a magician too ...
'I adored The Magic Misfits. This man is far too talented for my liking, and needs to be stopped!' – David Walliams
Perfect for children aged 8 to 12 years old and fans of Lemony Snicket, David Walliams ... and magic!
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October 1, 2018 -
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- ISBN: 9781743585788
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- ISBN: 9781743585788
- File size: 9880 KB
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Publisher's Weekly
October 16, 2017
Carter, a young street magician, “stopped trusting in wonderful, happy, fantastic things” after his parents vanished and he was taken in by his “uncle,” Sly Mike, who hustles passersby. After years of being forced to help Sly Mike con people, Carter runs away, hops a train, and winds up in the town of Mineral Wells. There, he discovers a “two-bit sideshow” run by B.B. Bosso and meets Dante Vernon, a kind illusionist, and five talented children: Theo, skilled in levitation; escape artist Leila; twin entertainers Olly and Izzy; and Ridley, the brains of the operation. Quickly becoming friends, the children band together to stop Bosso from stealing from the unsuspecting town. A handful of magic lessons are interspersed throughout, and the narrator’s irreverent tone and direct addresses to readers make this 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. Final art not seen by PW. Ages 8–12. Author’s agent: Laura Nolan, Aevitas Creative Management. Illustrator’s agency: Astound.
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