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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.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781416968788
  • ISBN-10: 1416968784
  • Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
  • Publish Date: October 2008
  • Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.36 x 0.47 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.79 pounds
  • Page Count: 80
  • Reading Level: Ages 7-10

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