The Houdini Box by Brian Selznick
I’ve been looking for boy books, or at least something a little less princessy. While this book is more advanced than what my son reads or is read to, it may still be a good read aloud sometime later this year.
Brian Selznick is the wonderful illustrator for The Doll People series (http://blog.thehappyreaders.com/?p=180) by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin. And, he does not dissappoint in The Houdini Box.
Victor is a little boy who loves magic. His idol is Harry Houdini; he tries to do everything Houdini does – escape from a locked box, hold his breath for 5000 seconds, and walk through walls. Victor would try anything if his mother wasn’t there to stop him or try to save him. He is lucky enough to meet Houdini at the train station one day. Houdini promises to write to him and tell him all his secrets. So, Victor waits . . .
I enjoyed this book. Don’t forget about your dreams, even if there seems to be a roadblock along the way! Ta da!
Happy Reading!
If you are interested in Houdini and magic, check out http://houdinihimself.com/
