Season 3 - Episodes 9 & 10 - A Magic Adventure

A Magic Adventure

A Magic Adventure (Bonus Full Story) is sponsored by Sourcebooks

A Magic Adventure (Part 1) is sponsored by Fabled Films Press

When The Great Bug-ini's magic tricks go awry, Lauren and the Reading Bug are visited by two new friends... from the magical land of New Alchemy!  Join to help them get back home and save their school from an evil witch. But getting back may not be as easy as hopping into the book bag this time! We may need the help of a great and powerful magician.

Books Mentioned in this Podcast

Fiction: 
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, Book 1): The Illustrated Edition By J. K. Rowling, Mr. Jim Kay (Illustrator) Cover Image
By J. K. Rowling, Mr. Jim Kay (Illustrator)
$39.99
ISBN: 9780545790352
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Published: Arthur A. Levine Books - October 6th, 2015

The beloved first book of the Harry Potter series, now fully illustrated by award-winning artist Jim Kay. For the first time, J.K. Rowling's beloved Harry Potter books will be presented in lavishly illustrated full-color editions. Kate Greenaway-award-winning artist Jim Kay has created over 100 stunning illustrations, making this deluxe format a perfect gift as much for a child being introduced to the series, as for the dedicated fan. Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility. All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley -- a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry's room is a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn't had a birthday party in eleven years. But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place that Harry -- and anyone who reads about him -- will find unforgettable.


Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, Book 1) By J. K. Rowling, Brian Selznick (Illustrator), Mary GrandPré (Illustrator) Cover Image
By J. K. Rowling, Brian Selznick (Illustrator), Mary GrandPré (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781338299144
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Published: Arthur A. Levine Books - June 26th, 2018

A special new edition in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, with a stunning new cover illustration by Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick. This gorgeous new edition in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone features a newly designed cover illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick, as well as the beloved original interior decorations by Mary GrandPré.


The Magic Misfits By Neil Patrick Harris, Lissy Marlin (Illustrator), Kyle Hilton (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Neil Patrick Harris, Lissy Marlin (Illustrator), Kyle Hilton (Illustrator)
$7.99
ISBN: 9780316355575
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - September 4th, 2018

A New York Times Bestseller, and a USA Today Best-selling 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.


The Magic Misfits: The Second Story By Neil Patrick Harris, Lissy Marlin (Illustrator), Kyle Hilton (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Neil Patrick Harris, Lissy Marlin (Illustrator), Kyle Hilton (Illustrator)
$7.99
ISBN: 9780316391849
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - August 6th, 2019

Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures (Pip Bartlett #1) By Jackson Pearce, Maggie Stiefvater, Maggie Stiefvater (Illustrator) Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781338088151
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Published: Scholastic Press - July 26th, 2016

Because of a Unicorn Incident at her school (it was an accident!), Pip is spending the summer with her Aunt Emma at the Cloverton Clinic for Magical Creatures. At first, it's all fun, games, and chatting with Hobgrackles, but when Fuzzles appear and start bursting into flame at the worst possible places, Pip and her new friend Tomas must take action. Because if the mystery of the Fuzzles isn't solved soon, both magical and unmagical creatures are going to be in a hot mess of trouble.


The Vanishing Coin (Magic Shop Series #1) By Kate Egan, Mike Lane, Eric Wight (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kate Egan, Mike Lane, Eric Wight (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9781250040435
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - April 22nd, 2014

Fourth grade was supposed to be a fresh start, but Mike's already back in the principal's office. He's not a bad kid. He just can't sit still. And now, his parents won't let him play soccer anymore; instead he has to hang out with his new neighbor Nora, who is good at everything! Then, Mike and Nora discover the White Rabbit. It's an odd shop—with a special secret inside. Its owner, Mr. Zerlin, is a magician, and, amazingly, he believes Mike could be a magician, too. Has Mike finally found something he's good at?


Hurry Up, Houdini! (Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission #22) By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)
$5.99
ISBN: 9780307980489
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - August 25th, 2015

Abracadabra! Jack and Annie are on a mission for Merlin the magician. They’re looking for a secret of greatness from the best escape artist that ever lived, Harry Houdini. Using the magic tree house to travel back in time, Jack and Annie head to Coney Island to look for the elusive magician. How can they find the master of escape? It’s going to take some determination, a little bit of trouble, and a whole lot of magic!


Non-Fiction: 
Who Was Harry Houdini? (Who Was?) By Tui Sutherland, Who HQ, John O'Brien (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Tui Sutherland, Who HQ, John O'Brien (Illustrator)
$5.99
ISBN: 9780448426860
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Published: Penguin Workshop - July 22nd, 2002

Harry Houdini mesmerized a generation of Americans when he was alive, and continues to do so over ninety years since his death. This is a snapshot of Houdini's life, centering on one of his most famous feats. As Houdini prepares for a death-defying leap into the icy Charles River in Boston, biographer Jason Lutes and artist Nick Bertozzi reveal Houdini's life and influence: from the anti-Semitism Houdini fought all his life, to the adulation of the American public; from his hounding by the press, to his loving relationship with his wife Bess; from his egoism to his insecurity; from his public persona--to the secret behind his most amazing trick! And it's all in graphic form, so it's fresh, original, and unlike anything previously published about this most fascinating of American showmen.


Houdini: The Handcuff King (The Center for Cartoon Studies Presents) By Jason Lutes, Nick Bertozzi (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jason Lutes, Nick Bertozzi (Illustrator)
$12.99
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ISBN: 9781368042888
Published: Little, Brown Ink - September 24th, 2019

A Picture Book of Harry Houdini (Picture Book Biography) By David A. Adler, Matt Collins (Illustrator), Michael S. Adler Cover Image
$7.99
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ISBN: 9780823423026
Published: Holiday House - June 1st, 2010

Other Great Books for You to Explore: 
Mrs. Houdini: A Novel By Victoria Kelly Cover Image
$16.00
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ISBN: 9781501110917
Published: Washington Square Press - March 21st, 2017

The Magical Unicorn Society Official Handbook By Selwyn E. Phipps, Helen Dardik (Illustrator), Harry Goldhawk (Illustrator), Zanna Goldhawk (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Selwyn E. Phipps, Helen Dardik (Illustrator), Harry Goldhawk (Illustrator), Zanna Goldhawk (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781250206190
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - September 18th, 2018

The Incredible Twisting Arm (Magic Shop Series #2) By Kate Egan, Mike Lane, Eric Wight (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kate Egan, Mike Lane, Eric Wight (Illustrator)
$5.99
ISBN: 9781250040442
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - April 22nd, 2014

The Great Escape (Magic Shop Series #3) By Kate Egan, Mike Lane, Eric Wight (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kate Egan, Mike Lane, Eric Wight (Illustrator)
$5.99
ISBN: 9781250047182
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - October 7th, 2014

The Disappearing Magician (Magic Shop Series #4) By Kate Egan, Mike Lane, Eric Wight (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kate Egan, Mike Lane, Eric Wight (Illustrator)
$7.99
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ISBN: 9781250063229
Published: Feiwel & Friends - June 16th, 2015

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