True life stories of the most amazing people EVER! Meet HARRY HOUDINI, the brilliant escape artist who thrilled the world with his death-defying stunts and awesome showmanship. Find out: - How he was inspired by a man with no head, - Why he kept asking to be put in jail (and how he got out again) - And why he dangled upside down from a crane 120 feet up in the air. Get to know HARRY on First Name terms.

First Names is a series of fun, lively and highly illustrated biographies that introduces some truly amazing individuals who lived incredible lives, to an audience of young readers.

About the Author
Kjartan Poskitt has written over 80 books which have been translated into 30 languages. He is best known for writing the Murderous Maths series.

Reviews
Fun, fact-packed . . . Brilliantly entertaining * National Geographic Kids, praise for First Names *
Exciting and original * Lancashire Evening Post, praise for First Names *
Topical and timeless * Comics Review, praise for First Names *
An excellent series . . . children will be encouraged to be aspirational * Parents in Touch, praise for First Names *



Book Information
ISBN 9781788450249
Author Kjartan Poskitt
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint David Fickling Books
Publisher David Fickling Books
Weight(grams) 139g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 10mm