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A Picture Book of Harry Houdini
Hardback
Main Details
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A Picture Book of Harry Houdini
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) David A. Adler
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Illustrated by Matt Collins
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By (author) Michael S. Adler
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 255 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780823420599
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| Classifications | Dewey:B |
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| Illustrations |
Illustrations, color
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Holiday House Inc
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| Imprint |
Holiday House Inc
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| Publication Date |
16 September 2009 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Harry Houdini repeatedly amazed audiences around the globe with his death-defying acts and illusions. With his wife, Bess, often by his side, he freed himself from ropes, handcuffs, and prison cells. Though Harry was always intrigued by magic, his life was not always so glamorous. His family was extremely poor, and as a boy he shined shoes to help them make ends meet. Yet a career in magic was always in the cards. Readers will be mesmerized by this captivating picture book biography.
Author Biography
David A. Adler is the celebrated author of more than two hundred books for children. His books have received many honors, including the Sydney Taylor Book Award, Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book, a Golden Kite Honor Book, and a NCTE Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book. He lives in the New York City metropolitan area. David A. Adler and Michael S. Adler have collaborated on several books in the Picture Book Biography series. A Picture Book of John and Abigail Adams was called "impressive" by Kirkus Reviews. Both authors live in New York State. Matt Collins has illustrated many children's books. Booklist called his illustrations for A Picture Book of Harry Houdini "dramatic." He lives in Connecticut.
Reviews"A thorough and well-researched introduction to this fascinating figure." "Deeply hued illustrations, heavy with red and black tones, are well suited to the subject."
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