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OverviewVictor is forever trying to escape from locked trunks, walk through walls, and perform any number of Houdini's astonishing magic tricks...without success. Then -- amazingly -- he actually meets his idol, and begs Houdini to explain himself. A mysterious locked box is the magician's only answer, and Victor is left to wonder: Does the box contain the secrets to the most famous magic tricks ever performed? Full Product DetailsAuthor: SelznickPublisher: Simon & Schuster Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 22.40cm Weight: 0.170kg ISBN: 9780689844515ISBN 10: 0689844514 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 01 September 2001 Recommended Age: From 7 to 10 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsSelznick 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 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 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 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 In his arresting, informative blend of fact and fiction, Selznick splendidly captures the sense of wonder surrounding Houdini. -- Publishers Weekly Author InformationBrian Selznick is the author and illustrator of the bestselling The Invention of Hugo Cabret, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal and was a National Book Award finalist. He is also the illustrator of many books for children, including Frindle and Lunch Money by Andrew Clements, as well as the Doll People trilogy by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin, and The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley, which was a Caldecott Honor Book. Mr. Selznick divides his time between Brooklyn, New York, and San Diego, California. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |