In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous entertainers to have ever lived.
When he was four, little Ehrich emigrated with his family from Hungary to the USA. Although they had reached a world of great opportunity
, the family lived in poverty
and Ehrich had no choice but to go to work from a young age. When he was just nine, Ehrich worked as a trapeze artist, and this experience
led him into a life of entertainment.
As he grew older, Ehrich continued to play to audiences with
fascinating card tricks
. But when working as a locksmith by day and honing his magic skills at night, Ehrich realised that he would need more than a deck of cards to really 'wow' people...
and so, the great Harry Houdini came to be.
As Houdini, the escape artist who could free himself from handcuffs, chains and knots like no one else, he toured the world and became known for his i
ncredible death-defying stunts.
This book features
stylish and quirky illustrations
and
extra facts at the back
, including a
biographical timeline
with historical photos and a detailed profile of the entertainer's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS
is a
best-selling biography series for kids
that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The
board books
are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardcover
paperback
versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the
treasuries
each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in
boxed gift sets
.
Activity books
and a
journal
provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people
who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!