Harry Houdini : the legend of the world's greatest escape artist / by Janice Weaver ; illustrations, Chris Lane.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2011.Description: [48] p. : ill. (part col.), ports. ; 26 cmISBN:- 9781419700149 :
- 1419700146
- 793.8092
- GV1545.H8 W43 2011
- Silver Birch Express nominee 2013
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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BOOK | Meaford Public Library Junior Collection | J 793 .8 092 Houdi (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 77816 |
Forest of reading nominee.
Includes bibliography (p. [46]-[47]) and index.
The life of Harry Houdini and his less famous partner, his brother Dash, includes details of his well-known career as a magician, as well as his interest in exposing fake mediums and other frauds. Sidebars highlight topics related to the early 20th century, such as child labor, the dime museums, and early aviation, an interest of Houdini's.
Silver Birch Express nominee 2013
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