Harry Houdini: Prince of Air
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Harry Houdini: Prince of Air

By Ann Hood, Denis Zilber (Illustrator)

Part of the The Treasure Chest series

Time-traveling siblings unravel mysteries with Houdini's magic as family secrets unfold.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 53 ratings
208 pages· 31,417 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Maisie and Felix's world turns upside down when Great-Uncle Thorne arrives, moving them into a mysterious mansion. A magical night transports them to 1893, where they encounter Harry Houdini. As they trail Houdini and his brother across states, they grapple with the disappearance of their relatives. What secrets will the curtain reveal at Tom Pastor's Theater? Adventure and mystery await as they navigate time and unravel family secrets.

From the publisher

The secrets of Elm Medona thicken . . . with Harry Houdini! When Great-Uncle Thorne arrives at Elm Medona, Maisie and Felix’s lives get shaken up again. Uncle Thorne moves the family into the mansion proper. One night, Great-Aunt Maisie arranges for Thorne, Maisie, and Felix to rendezvous with her in The Treasure Chest. Minutes later, Maisie and Felix find themselves at a magic show on Coney Island in 1893 starring Harry Houdini. As they follow him and his brother Dash to Pennsylvania and Rhode Island and back to New York City, they wonder what has become of Great-Aunt Maisie and Great-Uncle Thorne. Then one evening at Tom Pastor’s Famous 14th Street Theater, the curtain opens and all is revealed.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
208
Words
31,417
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~720L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about auntsBooks about magicBooks about siblingsBooks about twins
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
153700
Publication
Published
August 7, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448454740

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