Escape!
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006 · Est. 4 hour read

Escape!

By Sid Fleischman

Discover the secrets of the legendary escape artist who defied the impossible.

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210 pages· 29,724 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Meet Houdini, the master escape artist who defied logic and captivated the world. From slipping out of handcuffs to vanishing elephants, his feats were legendary. But who was the man behind the magic? As you delve into his life, questions arise: Did he really help a fellow performer escape jail? Were his secrets buried with him? Follow the journey of Ehrich Weiss, the rabbi's son who transformed into the iconic Houdini, and uncover the mysteries that made him a legend. Rare photographs and untold stories await in this captivating biography.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2007)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
210
Words
29,724
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
940L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.6
F&P level
~V
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
109453
Publication
Published
August 1, 2006
First published
January 1, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060850944

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