Book
Escape!: The Story of the Great Houdini
- Published
- 2006
- Genre
- Biography
- Pages
- 210
- Words
- 29724
Reading measures
- Accelerated Reader level
- 6.6
- AR interest level
- MG — middle grades, 4–8
- Lexile
- 940L
- Suggested reading age
- ages 8–17
Sid Fleischman, himself a former professional magician, tells the life of Harry Houdini—from impoverished Ehrich Weiss to world-famous escape artist—while examining his magic, daring stunts, aviation, campaign against fraudulent spiritualists, and the myths surrounding his feats.
Collections
ALSC Notables
ISBN
- ISBN-13
- 9780060850944
- ISBN-10
- 0060850949
Tags
ALSC NotablesArts-Misc./OtherBiographyCareers-EntertainerFantasy/Imagination-MagicNonfictionOccupationsTransportation/Vehicles-Airplanes/Helicopters