Spellbinder: The Life of Harry Houdini Review

Manufacturer: Holiday House
Author(s): Tom Lalicki

ISBN: 082341499X EAN: 9780823414994
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 88
Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

User Submitted Spellbinder: The Life of Harry Houdini Reviews

April 25, 2005
It was Great!
My son read this book and had this to say:
"I'm a fourth grader and I was reading this for a school project. I read the book because I had to write a biography. It was GREAT. All the stuff he did, it was just fantastic. It even tells what he was doing in his spare time, where he lived, who he cared for a lot, that sort of thing. And more than just magic feats. It was AWESOME. "

August 9, 2000
Outstanding biography
Houdini is a fascinating character, and he really comes alive in SPELLBINDER. The book is extremely accessible, with tons of photos and lively, fresh writing. Houdini's life and times--everything from child labor to the cataclysm that was World War I--are skillfully woven into the text. One of the most interesting themes is how Houdini worked to debunk fraudulent mediums and other tricksters. Following the text are a bibliography, a chronology, and an index, making the book an excellent resource for reports. But it is also just a great read.

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