The Houdini Box - Hardcover

Selznick, Brian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0679814299 ISBN 13: 9780679814290

Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 1991

Synopsis

A chance encounter with Harry Houdini leaves a small boy in possession of a mysterious box--one that might hold the secrets to the greatest magic tricks ever performed

About this title

Review:

"In his arresting, informative blend of fact and fiction, Selznick splendidly captures the sense of wonder surrounding Houdini." -- Publishers Weekly

"Crosshatched pencil drawings expertly capture the story's droller moments, as well as Victor's changing expressions....This brief story has an appeal beyond its reading level." -- School Library Journal

"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

About the Author:

Brian Selznick also wrote and illustrated The Boy of a Thousand Faces. Among the books he has illustrated are The Doll People by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin, Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride by Pam Muñoz Ryan, which was a finalist for the Independent Booksellers Award, and Frindle by Andrew Clements, which won the Christopher Award. Mr. Selznick lives in Brooklyn, New York.

About this edition

• Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0679814299
• ISBN 13: 9780679814290
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 56