The Houdini Box - Couverture souple

Selznick, Brian

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0689844514 ISBN 13 : 9780689844515

Editeur : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2001

Synopsis

The Houdini Box Victor idolizes Harry Houdini. When he has the chance to meet his hero, Victor begs Houdini to share the tricks of his trade. Houdini gives Victor a mysterious locked box. With never-before-seen sketches and a new message from Selznick, this classic is reissued. Illustrations. Full description

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

"In his arresting, informative blend of fact and fiction, Selznick splendidly captures the sense of wonder surrounding Houdini." -- Publishers Weekly

"Crosshatched pencil drawings expertly capture the story's droller moments, as well as Victor's changing expressions....This brief story has an appeal beyond its reading level." -- School Library Journal

"Selznick illustrates his first book with vigorous, carefully composed black-and-white drawings; his faces express emotion with subtlety and quiet humor. The offbeat story is smoothly told...." -- Kirkus Reviews

Biographie de l'auteur

Brian Selznick is the author and illustrator of the bestselling The Invention of Hugo Cabret, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal and was a National Book Award finalist. He is also the illustrator of many books for children, including Frindle and Lunch Money by Andrew Clements, as well as the Doll People trilogy by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin, and The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley, which was a Caldecott Honor Book. Mr. Selznick divides his time between Brooklyn, New York, and San Diego, California.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0689844514
• ISBN 13: 9780689844515
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Illustrateur: Selznick Brian