Books About Escape Artists

The Best Escape Artists Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about escape artists? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Houdini and Me
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Houdini and Me

By Dan Gutman

A boy receives texts from Houdini, offering secrets and a time-traveling adventure. Is it real or a trick?

224 pages· 19,301 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 943 ratings
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Summary: Eleven-year-old Harry Mancini lives in Houdini's old home and knows everything about the escape artist. When mysterious texts claim to be from Houdini himself, offering escape secrets and a chance to time travel, Harry faces a thrilling dilemma. Is this a genuine message from beyond the grave or an elaborate hoax? As Harry contemplates the offer, he must decide whether to embark on a potentially life-changing adventure or dismiss it as a trick. Will he take the leap into Houdini's world, risking everything for the ultimate escape?
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