Escape! The Story of the Great Houdini |
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Author:
| Fleischman, Sid |
Narrated by:
| Mali, Taylor |
ISBN: | 978-0-7927-8708-2 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
Publisher: | AudioGO
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Book Format: | Downloadable audio file |
List Price: | USD $14.95 |
Book Description:
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Nothing could hold him! He was the Escape King! He was The Great Houdini! But before that he was Ehrich Weiss, a poor immigrant boy with big dreams. Before long he was reinventing himself by making elephants disappear (among other illusions) and perfecting his escapes from chains, handcuffs and straightjackets. This witty and insightful biography by Newbery Award Winner Sid Fleischman tells as much as it dares! Recommended for Grades 4 and up.
Nothing could hold him! He was the Escape King! He was The Great Houdini! But before that he was Ehrich Weiss, a poor immigrant boy with big dreams. Before long he was reinventing himself by making elephants disappear (among other illusions) and perfecting his escapes from chains, handcuffs and straightjackets. This witty and insightful biography by Newbery Award Winner Sid Fleischman tells as much as it dares! Recommended for Grades 4 and up.