Hurry Up, Houdini!

Name: Hurry Up, Houdini!
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
ISBN: 9780449015377

Author: Mary Pope Osborne

Series: Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #22

Narrator: Mary Pope Osborne

Unabridged: 1 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 07/23/2013

Categories: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Stories, Beginner Readers, Historical Stories

Synopsis

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

Abracadabra! Jack and Annie are on a mission for Merlin the magician. They’re looking for a secret of greatness from the best escape artist that ever lived, Harry Houdini. Using the magic tree house to travel back in time, Jack and Annie head to Coney Island to look for the elusive magician. How can they find the master of escape? It’s going to take some determination, a little bit of trouble, and a whole lot of magic!

Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #50, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #22: Hurry Up, Houdini!

Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?

Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books
Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader
Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure
Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

About The Author

MARY POPE OSBORNE is the author of the New York Times number one bestselling Magic Tree House series as well as co-author of The Magic Tree House Fact Tracker series, along with her husband, Will, and her sister Natalie Pope Boyce.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Scottsdale Public Library on August 21, 2024

Step into the world of magic and illusion with Jack and Annie as they meet the famous magician, Harry Houdini. The story is filled with intriguing magic tricks and historical details about Houdini's life. The blend of mystery and history makes it a fascinating read. This is perfect for young readers......more

Goodreads review by Randy on October 02, 2014

I asked my daughter to bring books home from school so we can read together. She brought home "Hurry Up, Houdini! I read it and now I wait for her to read the book. Then we talk about it. I felt like I was in Coney Island on the amusement rides. It was like I was a little kid paying a few pennies fo......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on April 24, 2015

FANTASTIC! And what an ending! Maybe the best ending of the series! Sorry but I don't have time to write any more on this one (just trust me, it's brilliant) because I'm off to google Harry Houdini (this happens every time I finish one of these books!). My interest is piqued and now I must know more......more

Goodreads review by Chelle on May 30, 2019

Oh nostalgia. These books are what got me into reading at a young age and as an ESL student. I always recommend these books to young readers who are interested in getting into chapter books. Just the right amount of history and fun, making you want more adventures with Jack and Annie.......more

Goodreads review by Alex on January 20, 2022

I think that book was good bc I love magic.......more

Awards

Amazon Best of the Year