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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Gr 2-4 Harry Houdini's life was interesting and full of examples of persistence and dedication to his craft. Unfortunately, not many of them are represented in this brief chapter book. In this story, Ehrich Weiss, the son of a rabbi, attends a small circus and is inspired by the tightrope act. He goes home eager to try it for himself and soon learns the secret. Then he tries another s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Young Ehrich "Harry" Weiss is entranced by the circus. He sneaks off with his brother to experiment with acts of his own, l...Log In or Sign Up to Read More




