

He could do thousands of fantastic tricks. ISBN-13: 978-1416968788 Review by Amy Brozio-Andrews In this poignant yet exciting new book by Caldecott Medal-winning writer and illustrator Brian Seltzer, elements of mystery and historical fiction combine in a real page-turner. Harry Houdini was an actual magician who lived in New York City. The Houdini Box Written and illustrated by Brian Selznick Atheneum 17.99 80 pp. Directed by Chicagos own theatrical magician, Blair Thomas (a master of blending live actors and puppetry of every variety), with a book and lyrics by Hannah. |1 .i94013925 |b 1070003351137 |d fljuv |g - |m |h 1 |x 0 |t 0 |i 0 |j 18 |k 150516 |o - |a PZ7. 'The Houdini Box' by Brian Selznick Historical fiction has characters and events based on real people and events in history. Summary: A chance encounter with Harry Houdini leaves a small boy in possession of a mysterious box-one that might hold the secrets to the greatest magic. |a A chance encounter with Harry Houdini leaves a small boy in possession of a mysterious box-one that might hold the secrets to the greatest magic tricks ever performed. Grade Level: 4th (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.

A child who dislikes reading becomes overwhelmed when faced with page after page of WORDS and this was not like that. |a 56 unnumbered pages : |b illustrations |c 25 cm The Houdini Box has many pages with great pictures and also many pages with a few short paragraphs.

|a The Houdini box / |c by Brian Selznick.
