Houdini and Me, Dan Gutman
Houdini and Me, Dan Gutman
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Houdini and Me

Author: Dan Gutman

Narrator: Mark Sanderlin

Unabridged: 3 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/02/2021


Synopsis

Eleven-year-old Harry Mancini is not Harry Houdini, the famous escape artist who died in 1926. But Harry does live in Houdini’s old New York City home, and he definitely knows everything there is to know about Houdini’s life. What is he
supposed to do, then, when someone starts texting him claiming that they’re Houdini, communicating from beyond the grave? Respond, of course.

It’s hard for Harry to believe that Houdini is really contacting him, but this Houdini texts the secrets to all of the escape tricks the dead Houdini used to do. What’s more, Houdini’s offering Harry a chance to go back in time and experience
it for himself. Should Harry ignore what must be a hoax? Or should he give it a try and take Houdini up on this death-defying offer? But what if Houdini wants more than just friendship with Harry? What if he actually wants to change places with
him … and leave Harry trapped in 1921?

Best-selling author Dan Gutman understands what kids love to read, and his latest page-turning story is guaranteed to keep you gasping with surprise at an adventure no one would have predicted—especially not the boy it happened to.

About Dan Gutman

Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 36 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife. You can visit him online at dangutman.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla on February 17, 2021

My favorite thing about this book? There is a scene on McGee Street in 1921 Kansas City where Houdini escapes from a straitjacket while hanging upside down near the KC Star sign. This book combines magic realism with lots of true facts about Harry Houdini and NYC. Young Henry Mancini actually lives......more

Goodreads review by Janssen on May 13, 2021

I don't think I'd ever read anything by Dan Gutman - this one was super fun and quick and we were all very into it.......more

Goodreads review by Theresa on June 26, 2021

I really enjoyed this book! I like how Dan Gutman combines fact, fantasy and fiction in many of his books. I learn a lot reading them while enjoying a bit of fantasy at the same time. In this particular book, I learned a lot about Harry Houdini and his life. (I was always a fan of magic.) Kids, espe......more

Goodreads review by Becca on August 16, 2023

My kids loved this book! And it led to a great discussion about internet stranger safety.......more

Goodreads review by Susan on November 24, 2021

This is a really fun MG read. It's short, funny, exciting, and educational all at the same time. Kids will enjoy the fast pace. The novel's light, upbeat tone does get a little darker toward the end of the book as the story takes a scary turn, but it never gets too creepy for young readers. The fear......more