I Houdini - Hardcover

Banks, Lynne Reid

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385244827 ISBN 13: 9780385244824

Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 1988

Synopsis

A boastful hamster with exceptional talent as an escape artist recounts his experiences chewing, wriggling, or squeezing his way out of various closed areas in his quest for the great Outside.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

“A winning, funny animal story; the broad appeal of its subject combined with its demanding style makes it especially appropriate for reading out loud.”–Kirkus Reviews, Starred

“Houdini’s adventures are amusing, and his vanity and puzzlement over the curious ways of humans endow him with a memorable and quirky personality.”–The Horn Book Magazine

“The author . . . has slipped into the hide of the hamster and seems to understand these small creatures completely and creates a tantalizing journey. This is pure fun and full of slapstick exaggeration. . . . There are dramatic moments and cliffhangers, but since this hamster’s name is Houdini, readers can count on a grand finale.”–Publishers Weekly on I, Houdini

From the Inside Flap:

8217;s household has been in a state of disarray because of one small furry problem. Meet Houdini, an extraordinarily brilliant escapologist. No, not that Houdini. This one is a hamster. He can escape from anything–a cage or the clutches of a mean cat. While on his escapades he causes all kinds of trouble from chewing through wires to causing a flood. But Houdini thinks it’s all worth it, because he is desperate to explore the great outdoors.

About this edition

• Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0385244827
• ISBN 13: 9780385244824
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128