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Available
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Publication
Holiday House (2009), Edition: 1, 1 pages
Description
The story of how Harry Houdini astounded audiences around the globe as he freed himself from ropes, handcuffs, and prison cells.
Library's review
This book is about the famous escape artist Harry Houdini. It takes you on a journey from his first attempt as a magician and escape artist, to his death. The book tells you about his wife and the death of his mother (he took the news terribly). For a child, a little upsetting. - Karen S.
Awards
Connecticut Book Award (Winner — 2010)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 2010)
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User reviews
LibraryThing member Kathdavis54
The life story of Harry Houdini is an interesting one. This book details his life through pictures. It is a great look in to the time period of his life.
LibraryThing member khand
This is a brief biography about a magician's life.
LibraryThing member Klefort
Harry Houdini astounded audiences every where with his amazing, death defying illusions and tricks. Houdini freed himself from ropes, handcuffs, and straight jackets. Houdini's tricks mesmorized people time and time again. The illustrations in this book were very bright, colorful, and realistic. I
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like the fact that it's a picture book and appeals to children so they're leaerning without realiing it. Show Less
LibraryThing member crfonten
This book is about the magician and illusionist Harry Houdini. I would read this book to students to teach them about a famous magician who was able to make something of his life. He was born into a poor family and had a harder childhood, but he made a name for himself; a good example for students.
LibraryThing member jhuynh5
What struck me most about this book were the illustrations. Magic is an attempt to make possible what seems impossible. The illustrations seem to follow this path as well. Unlike the other books that I've read, this book seems to pay great detail to the illustrations. Individual muscles are
I found the final picture to be the most dramatic. The city seems pristine while there is an incredibly long line of people to mourn Harry Houdini. The contrast between sad and fresh was interesting. And I must admit, for a performer, he has one of the greatest death bed quotes, "I am tired of fighting. Guess his thing is going to get me." It is exceptionally understated for a person who had performed the extraordinary his entire life. This was a great book.
Where did that elephant go?
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sculpted while facial expressions and shadows seem to be accurate to their purpose. It was rather sad hearing that such a great person dies of punches from a kid.I found the final picture to be the most dramatic. The city seems pristine while there is an incredibly long line of people to mourn Harry Houdini. The contrast between sad and fresh was interesting. And I must admit, for a performer, he has one of the greatest death bed quotes, "I am tired of fighting. Guess his thing is going to get me." It is exceptionally understated for a person who had performed the extraordinary his entire life. This was a great book.
Where did that elephant go?
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LibraryThing member Taranto
Perfect biography choice for students. Houdini was so fascinating and the book always surprises children when they discover how he actually died. Everyone always this he must have died during one of his escapes, but his death is not as glorious and mystifying as his stunts. An absolute must have
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for the classroom, wether you read it as a Read Aloud or as an independent choice, get it! The illustrations are an added bonus in this wonderful picture book! Show Less
ISBN
0823420590 / 9780823420599