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The Houdini Box

By Brian Selznick

Adjectives

captivating mysterious imaginative

Genres

Historical Fiction Fantasy

Synopsis

Victor, a young boy fascinated by magic, dreams of emulating his hero, Harry Houdini. Despite his efforts, he fails to replicate Houdini's feats. An unexpected meeting with the legendary magician leads to Victor receiving a locked box. Left to ponder its contents, Victor wonders if it holds the secrets to Houdini's most famous tricks.

About the author

Brian Selznick is a talented author and illustrator from America. He is best known for his book 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret', which combines words and pictures to tell an exciting story. Brian loves creating magical worlds for children to explore, and his books are enjoyed by young readers all around the world.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2001

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