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Atheneum Books for Young Readers, September 2001
Trade Paperback, 64 pages
ISBN-10: 0689844514
ISBN-13: 9780689844515
Grades: 2 - 5
Description
Open this book and come face-to-face with the greatest magician of all time: Harry Houdini!
Victor is forever trying to escape from locked trunks, to walk through walls, and to perform any number of Houdini's astonishing magic tricks...without success. Then -- amazingly -- he meets his idol and begs Houdini to explain himself. A mysterious, locked box is the only answer, and Victor is left to wonder: Does the box contain the secrets of the most famous magic tricks ever performed?
From the creator of the Caldecott Medal-winning bestseller The Invention of Hugo Cabret comes this magical storybook that combines captivating mystery with mesmerizing historical fiction. Now, as a bonus at the end of the book, you will find a biographical note about Houdini, an illustrated magic trick, never-before-seen sketches by Brian Selznick, and more. The Houdini Box conjures up the pure pleasure of an old-time magic show.
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Browse Inside The Houdini Box"In his arresting, informative blend of fact and fiction, Selznick splendidly captures the sense of wonder surrounding Houdini."
-- Publishers Weekly
"Crosshatched pencil drawings expertly capture the story's droller moments, as well as Victor's changing expressions....This brief story has an appeal beyond its reading level."
-- School Library Journal
"Selznick illustrates his first book with vigorous, carefully composed black-and-white drawings; his faces express emotion with subtlety and quiet humor. The offbeat story is smoothly told...."
-- Kirkus Reviews
Shelby Star, September 30, 2011
...Martin Scorseses first 3-D film is based on a book written by Betsy Harnages cousin, author and illustrator Brian Selznick. When Andrew Harnage was in the first grade at Elizabeth Elementary and his sister, Patricia, was in the fifth grade ...
SignOn San Diego, September 13, 2011
...La Jolla illustrator’s books make children ‘read the pictures’ Share: Twitter Facebook Email Print Save Author/illustrator Brian Selznick’s latest book, “Wonderstruck,” comes out today. U-T file An illustration from "The ...
SignOn San Diego, September 13, 2011
...La Jolla illustrator’s books make children ‘read the pictures’ Comments () Share: Twitter Facebook Email Print Save Author/illustrator Brian Selznick’s latest book, “Wonderstruck,” comes out today. U-T file An illustration ...
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