Houdini: World's Greatest Mystery Man and Escape King
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (622 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 080279646X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
By sheer force of will, Houdini trained his body to withstand the torturous demands of the elaborate acts he created.How did he do it? Magicians never tell. After leaving home to seek his fortune, Houdini mastered every form of magic available-- card tricks, juggling, illusions-- and travelled the world over to make a name for himself.But true stardom came to him only when he began to focus his act around daring, heart-stopping escapes. As a child, he was often on the edge of homelessness, so he would charge crowds to watch him perform tricks he knew no one else could do. Yet acclaimed author Kathleen Krull and award-winning illustrator Eric Velasquez combine their talents to reveal the remarkable story of the World's Greatest Myster
"learned alot" according to Melissa Sack. This is a picture book biography of Houdini. It tells us about his life. It tells us that he practiced his tricks a lot and never gave up on his dreams of becoming a master escape king. The book tells of some of his most famous tricks.What did you like or not like about the book?The story is simple and straight forward it should appeal to young readers.Would you recommend the book? Why or Why not?Kids who want to learn more about the life of Houdini should read this book.. This is more foe kids than adults. I bought Debby Myskey This is more foe kids than adults. I bought it for my husband and he thought it was too childish.. I've read better cg1313 Writing was ok. Illustrations were pretty good. But very minimal information about Houdini
From School Library Journal Grade 2-5–An attractive, oversize picture-book biography. In an effort to portray a "real-life superhero," Krull avoids the negative aspects of his life such as the volatile combination of insecurity and arrogance, and alleged racism. His belief in hard work, self-education, and the value of books is emphasized. Despite its narrow scope, this title will satisfy young Houdini fans. Most of the illustrations feature Houdini and his performances, and the design and varied layout are very effective. This is, however, a somewhat sanitized portrayal of a complex and controversial figure. Older readers should try Clinton Cox's Houdini: Master of Illusion (, 2001) or Tom Lalicki's Spellbinder (Holiday House, 2000) for more in-depth portraits of the master of magic.–Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WICopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Re