The Houdini Box by Brian Selznick (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Houdini Box by Brian Selznick, Selznick Synopsis coming soon....... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Victor is forever trying to escape from locked trunks, walk through walls, and perform any number of Houdinis astonishing magic tricks...without success. Then -- amazingly -- he actually meets his idol, and begs Houdini to explain himself. A mysterious locked box is the magicians only answer, and Victor is left to wonder: Does the box contain the secrets to the most famous magic tricks ever performed? Author Biography Brian Selznick is the author and illustrator of the bestselling The Invention of Hugo Cabret, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal and was a National Book Award finalist. He is also the illustrator of many books for children, including Frindle and Lunch Money by Andrew Clements, as well as the Doll People trilogy by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin, and The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley, which was a Caldecott Honor Book. Mr. Selznick divides his time between Brooklyn, New York, and San Diego, California. Review "Crosshatched pencil drawings expertly capture the storys droller moments, as well as Victors changing expressions....This brief story has an appeal beyond its reading level." -- "School Library Journal""In his arresting, informative blend of fact and fiction, Selznick splendidly captures the sense of wonder surrounding Houdini." -- "Publishers Weekly""Selznick illustrates his first book with vigorous, carefully composed black-and-white drawings; his faces express emotion with subtlety and quiet humor. The offbeat story is smoothly told...." -- "Kirkus Reviews" Long Description Victor is forever trying to escape from locked trunks, walk through walls, and perform any number of Houdinis astonishing magic tricks...without success. Then -- amazingly -- he actually meets his idol, and begs Houdini to explain himself. A mysterious locked box is the magicians only answer, and Victor is left to wonder: Does the box contain the secrets to the most famous magic tricks ever performed? Review Quote "In his arresting, informative blend of fact and fiction, Selznick splendidly captures the sense of wonder surrounding Houdini." -- Publishers Weekly Details ISBN0689844514 Author Selznick Short Title HOUDINI BOX Pages 64 Language English Illustrator Brian Selznick ISBN-10 0689844514 ISBN-13 9780689844515 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2001 Residence New York City, NY, US Audience Age 7-10 Imprint Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780689844515 NZ Release Date 2001-09-01 US Release Date 2001-09-01 UK Release Date 2001-09-01 AU Release Date 2001-11-14 Publisher Simon & Schuster Publication Date 2001-09-01 Illustrations Illustrations Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2606395;

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