Hurry Up, Houdini!
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 2 hour read

Hurry Up, Houdini!

Written by Mary Pope Osborne · Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Book #22 in the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions series

Two siblings travel through time to meet the Great Houdini and learn a secret of greatness.

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144 pages· 14,081 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Jack and Annie embark on a magical journey to Coney Island, tasked by Merlin to uncover the secret of greatness from the legendary escape artist, Harry Houdini. With time travel at their disposal, they must navigate challenges and unravel mysteries to find the elusive magician. Will their determination and a touch of magic be enough to succeed in this daring mission?

From the publisher

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Abracadabra! Jack and Annie are on a mission for Merlin the magician. They’re looking for a secret of greatness from the best escape artist that ever lived, Harry Houdini. Using the magic tree house to travel back in time, Jack and Annie head to Coney Island to look for the elusive magician. How can they find the master of escape? It’s going to take some determination, a little bit of trouble, and a whole lot of magic! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #50, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #22: Hurry Up, Houdini! Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

At a glance
Format
Pages
144
Words
14,081
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about magicBooks about New YorkBooks about 20th centuryBooks about 1900-1949
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
August 25, 2015
First published
January 1, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780307980489

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