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Format:
Paperback
192 pp.
129 mm x 198 mm

ISBN-13:
9780192734761

Publication date:
May 2015

Imprint: Oxford University Press

Young Houdini: The Demon Curse

Simon Nicholson

Young Houdini: The Demon Curse is the second book in the electrifying Young Houdini series.

New Orleans, 1886. When the city's mayor is struck down by a terrifying, unexplained illness, whispers of voodoo and demonic magic are everywhere. Could it be that the mayor is the victim of a deadly curse?

Harry is about to find out. Along with his best friends Billie and Artie he will travel to the deep, dark heart of the Mississippi river, using his extraordinary skills to investigate the mystery.

But evil forces are at work and soon Harry will face his most lethal challenge yet . . . can he unravel the truth before it's too late?

Readership : 9-12 boys and girls.

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Simon Nicholson grew up in London. He worked in theatre for a while, and then started to write, mainly for children. He has written plays, books, and over a hundred episodes of television series, and has been nominated for BAFTA and RTS awards. He lives in Winchester with his young family - and lots of books about Houdini.

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Special Features

The second explosive instalment in this high-concept mystery series (previous title Young Houdini: The Magician's Fire ISBN: 9780192734747).
Jam-packed with incredible stunts and unbelievable escape tricks that are based on the real Houdini's most famous feats.
Gripping, plot-driven, and phenomenally fast-paced - this is an accessible, unputdownable read.
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