Awards
- Short-listed for Charlotte Award (High School/Grades 9-12) 2014
Overview
Presenting the amazing Harry Kellar! The first magician to receive international fame! The most well-known illusionist at the turn of the twentieth century! The model for the Wizard of Oz! Author Gail Jarrow follows Kellar from a magician’s assistant traveling and performing across the United States during the Civil War to an international superstar with a show of his own, entertaining emperors, kings, and presidents. Jarrow uses Kellar’s own words and imageshis amazing four-color promotional postersto tell his riveting story in this first Kellar biography for young readers. And she reveals the science behind Kellar’s illusions and explores nineteenth-century entertainment and transportation as well as the history of magic, spiritualism, and séances.
Full Product Details
Author: Gail Jarrow
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Imprint: Calkins Creek
Dimensions:
Width: 22.20cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 29.40cm
Weight: 0.714kg
ISBN: 9781590788653
ISBN 10: 1590788656
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 June 2012
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"★ ""A first-rate visual presentation accompanies a fascinating biography of the first dean of the Society of American Magicians, a man Houdini regarded as a mentor. . . . Dozens of spectacular Kellar posters along with a dramatic book design nicely support this well-constructed look at a consummate showman. (timeline, bibliography, annotated sources)""—Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ ""This book draws readers in. . . . An excellent example of nonfiction that is readable, visually appealing, and well researched.""—School Library Journal, starred review"
* This book draws readers in. . . . An excellent example of nonfiction that is readable, visually appealing, and well researched. -- School Library Journal , starred review
* This book draws readers in. . . . An excellent example of nonfiction that is readable, visually appealing, and well researched. -- School Library Journal, starred review * A first-rate visual presentation accompanies a fascinating biography of the first dean of the Society of American Magicians, a man Houdini regarded as a mentor. . . . Dozens of spectacular Kellar posters along with a dramatic book design nicely support this well-constructed look at a consummate showman. (timeline, bibliography, annotated sources) --Kirkus Reviews, starred review * This book draws readers in. . . . An excellent example of nonfiction that is readable, visually appealing, and well researched. --School Library Journal, starred review
A first-rate visual presentation accompanies a fascinating biography of the first dean of the Society of American Magicians, a man Houdini regarded as a mentor. . . . Dozens of spectacular Kellar posters along with a dramatic book design nicely support this well-constructed look at a consummate showman. (timeline, bibliography, annotated sources) -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review This book draws readers in. . . . An excellent example of nonfiction that is readable, visually appealing, and well researched. -- School Library Journal, starred review
Author Information
Gail Jarrow's books have earned many awards, including the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, a Sibert Honor, Orbis Pictus Honor, YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction finalist, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book, NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book and Best STEM book, The Jefferson Cup Award, a Eureka! Gold Award, as well as Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal Best Books and VOYA Honor Book distinctions. She lives in Ithaca, New York. Visit gailjarrow.com.
