I, Houdini
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1978

I, Houdini

Written by Lynne Reid Banks · Illustrated by Terry Riley

A daring hamster escapes every cage, facing unexpected dangers.

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128 pages
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Meet Houdini, a hamster with an uncanny knack for escaping any cage. His adventures lead him into perilous encounters with a curious cat, a hungry dog, and even a chilly refrigerator. Despite the risks, Houdini's thirst for exploration knows no bounds. Can he navigate the dangers of the big world outside his cage, or will his escapades finally catch up with him? Discover the thrilling escapades of a hamster who refuses to be confined.

From the publisher

You may think Houdini is a strange name for a hamster, but if you’ve ever heard of the late Great Houdini, the most amazing escape-artist of all time, you’ll understand how I got my name. I’m proud to say that there hasn’t been a cage built that can hold me. I can climb, dive, wriggle, squeeze, or gnaw my way out of any prison they came up with. I have to admit that sometimes freedom leads to a bit of trouble–like getting cornered by the cat, ending up in the dog’s mouth, or being trapped in the freezing cold of a dark refrigerator. But I won’t be stopped! With a whole big world out there to explore, who wants to be held prisoner in a hamster cage?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
940L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.2
F&P level
~V
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5421
Publication
Published
June 1, 1989
First published
January 1, 1978
Publisher
Camelot
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780380706495

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