Houdini and Me by Dan Gutman, 212 pages. Holiday House, 2021. $17.
Content G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
11yo Harry Mancini lives in the same house that Harry Houdini lived in. Harry knows tons of information about Houdini and his amazing escapes. Incredibly, young Harry finds himself getting texts from Houdini himself. At first Harry is flattered, but when Houdini comes up with a plan to swap places and send Harry back to 1921, things take a sinister turn that could cost Harry his life.
Gutman weaves actual photos and facts about Houdini into his book. This is a fun way to learn information about the man behind the legend. Harry is a likable character with a good friend, and even though Houdini tells him that everyone wants to escape from something, it’s nice to discover that happiness can be close to home.
Michelle in the Middle
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