| Description |
xii, 210 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-206) and index. |
| Contents |
Preface: sleuthing the Houdini story -- He was born, but where? -- From rags to rags -- King of the necktie cutters -- The Pygmalion of East 69th Street -- Dressing up the act -- Magic for sale! -- Mr. Beck beckons -- Don't walk on the grass -- The queen's dress -- The Siberian mystery -- Double-crossing -- The ink-stained wretch -- The life expectancy of an eggshell -- Unmasking an icon -- Walking through a brick wall -- One elephant to go -- The movie star -- The man who fooled Sherlock Holmes -- The phantom follies -- The pajama pocket -- Postmortem -- Digging around in Houdini's past. |
| Summary |
A biography of the magician, ghost chaser, aviator, and king of escape artists whose amazing feats are remembered long after his death in 1926. Profiling his early years, personal life, and great accomplishments in show business, the story of the famous magician, Harry Houdini, comes to life through a review of his greatest tricks and most amazing feats, complete with index, photos, and author's notes. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (203-205) and index. |
| Awards |
American Library Association Notables (2007); American Library Association Young Adult Library Services Association--YALSA--Best Books for Young Adults (2007); American Library Association-YA (2007); Association of Jewish Librarians Notable Books for Older Readers (2007); American Library Association/Booklist Top 10 Art Books for Youth (2006); School Library Journal Best Books (2006); School Library Journal Starred Review (2006); Kirkus Best Books (2006); Kirkus Starred Review (2006); Publishers Weekly Best Books (2006); Publishers Weekly Starred Review (2006); NAIBA Children's Pick of the List (2006). |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.6 5.0 109453. |
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Reading Counts RC 6-8 7.3 10 Quiz: 39405 Guided reading level: X. |
| Subject |
Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926.
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Magicians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Escape artists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJpYC8JygFwFTFPBJdyfMP |
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Escape artists. |
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Magicians. |
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United States. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq |
| Genre/Form |
Literature.
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Biographies.
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Juvenile works.
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Biographies.
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Literature.
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Juvenile non-fiction.
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| ISBN |
0060850949 (trade bdg.) |
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0060850957 (lib. bdg.) |
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9780060850944 (trade bdg.) |
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9780060850951 (lib. bdg.) |
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9781442028647 (Paw Prints) |
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1442028645 (Paw Prints) |
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1428702288 |
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9781428702288 |
| Standard No. |
9780060850944 |
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9780060850951 |
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