In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous entertainers to have ever lived. When he was four, little Ehrich emigrated with his family from Hungary to the USA. Although they had reached a world of great opportunity, the family lived in poverty & Ehrich had no choice but to go to work from a young age. When he was just nine, Ehrich worked as a trapeze artist, & this experience led him into a life of entertainment. As he grew older, Ehrich continued to play to audiences with fascinating card tricks. But when working as a locksmith by day & honing his magic skills at night, Ehrich realised that he would need more than a deck of cards to really 'wow' people... & so, the great Harry Houdini came to be. As Houdini, the escape artist who could free himself from handcuffs, chains & knots like no one else, he toured the world & became known for his incredible death-defying stunts. This book features stylish & quirky illustrations & extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos & a detailed profile of the entertainer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books & educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers & artists to scientists & activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies & toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games & other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! ...

Harry in a Hurry is Timothy Knapman & Gemma Merino's unique twist on the well-loved Aseop's Fable, The Tortoise & the Hare. Harry the Hare is always in a hurry
- he's not even sure why! He eats fast & talks fast
- & if he's riding on his speedy scooter then you'd better watch out! But when Harry accidentally hurries his way into the local pond, & Tom the Tortoise fishes him out, Harry is forced to take a leaf out of Tom's book & slow right down. In doing so he not only finds a new friend, but enjoys a whole new world of experiences.

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Harry in a Hurry is Timothy Knapman & Gemma Merino's unique twist on the well-loved Aseop's Fable, The Tortoise & the Hare. Harry the Hare is always in a hurry
- he's not even sure why! He eats fast & talks fast
- & if he's riding on his speedy scooter then you'd better watch out! But when Harry accidentally hurries his way into the local pond, & Tom the Tortoise fishes him out, Harry is forced to take a leaf out of Tom's book & slow right down. In doing so he not only finds a new friend, but enjoys a whole new world of experiences.

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Harry Kane is a Spurs boy through & through
- 'one of our own', as the fans' ditty goes
- & a legend in the making. He proved

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Be inspired by Football Legend, Harry Kane! Discover the inspirational story of this top player's journey from his early life in London following in the footsteps of David Beckham at school to his successes with Tottenham's youth team & dream role as England captain. Football Legends: Young readers will love finding out all about the lives of their favourite players in this great new biography series. Packed with footie facts & match stats plus Harry's career highlights. Amazing cover artwork ilustrated by Manchester-based artist, Stanley Chow, whose iconic work has found worldwide acclaim. ...

Harry Kane: The Ultimate Fan Book takes you into the England superstar's world like no other book. Feared & respected as a goalscorer across England & Europe, Harry has been a prolific marksman where ever he has played. Born in London on 28 July 1993, he made his debut, for Tottenham on 25 August 2011, aged 18. He captained England to their first FIFA World Cup semi-final for 28 years in Russia & went onto winning the FIFA World CUp 2018 Golden Boot as top scorer with six goals. Written in a lively style & filled with fun features, fantastic photographs & enlightening"es, Harry Kane: The Ultimate Fan Book celebrates his greatest moments & most famous goals, including the goals which have made him one of the world's most watchable superstars. ...

He might not be the fastest PI in Miami, but octogenarian Harry Lipkin is definitely the oldest. Harrys specialty is taking on the cases the police just arent interested in
- & his latest case is a doozy. Someone on the staff of wealthy widow Norma Weinberger is stealing from her. Nothing fancy, no diamond-encrusted teapots or anything, but enough to rattle her. Harry takes on the case, navigating his way
- gingerly
- through a twilight world of boxing, gambling & gangs to find the truth. Harry Lipkin, P.I. is a life-affirming tale of ageing & mortality as well as a laugh-out-loud whodunit. The fact that the guy keeps his gun next to his false teeth should tell you a lot.


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That's reet, lad! Run! There's a wolf at your tail! Run for your lovely life! A joyful, uplifting story of times gone by, from the internationally acclaimed author of Skellig.A joyful, uplifting story of times gone by from the internationally acclaimed author of Skellig, illustrated in full colour by the award-winning illustrator of A Walk in London. Liam just wants to go out running with his mates
- it's not long till the Junior Great North Run, & there's training to be done. But Mam needs him today, to help old Harry clear out his house. Harry knows a thing or two about running. When he was a lad, he says, he ran all the way from Newcastle to South Shields. " But Harry, says Mam, that's thirteen miles!" Harry grins. " Different times, he says. This is the story of that day: of sweltering heat, clattering boots, briny sea air & the heavenly taste of ice cream; the day when Harry & his pals ran & ran & ran through the blazing sunlight all the way to the sea.
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This title presents a young boys dream of finding a cure for people with cancer, just like him. Told through the eyes of his mother, it is a true & honest account on his positive, cheery, determined & selfless outlook, which inspired & captured the hearts of people all over the world. " The Harry Moseley Story
- " Making it Happen"", is a true account of how a normal little boy with big dreams & a selfless, compassionate outlook on life proves that with hard work, determination & a bit of cheek anyone can achieve any goal they set themselves in life. This is an emotional, heart-warming & truly inspirational account of how a little boys dream of helping others changed the lives of millions & will probably make you take a look at yourself in the process. Even though Harry was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2007 at the age of 7 the book shows how he evolved his simple ideas & philosophy into a global entrepreneurial campaign using all the multi-media tools available to him including his beloved Twitter. The book emphasises that we can all achieve anything in life & "make It happen" if we believe in ourselves, as long as you are committed to your goals & are passionate about your dreams. Harry gripped the nation by making & selling beaded bracelets all by himself, with all the proceeds he raised going to charity. He also organised & arranged to meet CEOs of large organisations & did presentations at school assemblies & at large public events in front of the local & national media talking about his business ideas. All this was achieved through the face of adversity & fighting a dreadful disease himself & with this kind of determination nothing was unachievable for Harry. During his fight against brain cancer Harry befriended many people via his Twitter account including his peers & many famous celebrities from all over the world. When Harry sadly passed away in October 2011 he had raised a staggering GBP 650, 000 for his chosen charities but his legacy lives on & his dreams are now starting to become reality thanks to his mum & his army of followers who are kindly organising events in memory of brave Harry. Forewords by Ben Shephard & John Terry.
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Architecture, art, sculpture, economics, mathematics, science, metaphysics, comedy, tragedy, drama & epic poetry were all devised & perfected by the Greeks. Of the four classical orders of architecture, three were invented by the Greeks & the fourth, the only one the Romans could come up with, was a combination of two of the former. The powerful ghost of ancient Greece still lingers on in the popular mind as the first great civilization & one of the most influential in the creation of modern thought. It is the starting block of Western European civilization. In his new Odyssey, eminent writer Harry Mount tells the story of ancient Greece while on the trail of its greatest son, Odysseus. In the charming, anecdotal style of his bestselling Amo, Amas, Amat & All That, Harry visits Troy, still looming over the plain where Achilles dragged Hector's body through the dust, & attempts to swim the Hellespont, in emulation of Lord Byron & the doomed Greek lover, Leander. Whether in Odysseus's kingdom on Ithaca, Homer's birthplace of Chios or the Minotaur's lair on Crete, Mount brings the Odyssey
- & ancient Greece
- back to life.

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