Osborne, Mary Pope Hurry Up, Houdini (Book #50) and companion book: Magic Tricks from the Treehouse 128 pgs. A Stepping Stone Book, 2013. $9.35. Content: Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
Jack and Annie need to track down the legendary magician Harry Houdini. But Coney Island in the early 1900’ is big, interesting, and just full of distractions. The kids are going to need to conjure up a bit of magic of their own if they want to fulfill their mission. The companion book features well-chosen magic tricks that children can master, along with fun facts and thoughtful tips.
I really liked this latest installment!!! Students will be drawn to the magic trick component. This book would be a fun part of a lesson on Harry Houdini, allowing you biography section to get some attention as well. Most of the tricks in the companion book require very little setup, so a magic trick activity could easily be included.
EL, ELEMENTARY – ESSENTIAL Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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