New York City in 1897 & young Harry Houdini is struggling to make it in the brutal entertainment business, when detectives call on him to attempt the most amazing feat of his fledgling career: solve the mystery of a toy tycoon murdered in his posh Fifth Avenue mansion. Its a challenge which Harry
- never at a loss for self-confidence
- is more than willing to accept.

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The Great Harry Houdini is still struggling to make a name for himself in turn-of-the-century New York. He sees an opportunity for glory in exposing the tricks of the medium Lucius Craig
- if only he can work out how the medium managed to conjure a "spirit" while tied to a chair by Houdini himself or how the apparition was able to stab an audience member to death & then disappear.
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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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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. ...

England manager Gareth Southgate's decision to appoint Kane, still just twenty-three years old, as the team captain in 2017 could have been seen as premature, bringing with it pressure that could damage a young player's career. However, he knew that Kane, a modest, humble & inspiring figure was up to the task. Having lost faith in the national team, English fans weren't sure the players would even make it out of their group. No one could have predicted that this young & relatively inexperienced side would achieve their best result since 1990, or that their captain would win the tournament's Golden Boot with six goals. Perhaps most importantly for the team & their manager, they brought the country together to make for an unforgettable summer. While their eventual semi-final loss to Croatia came as a stinging disappointment, this is just the start for the team & their skipper, one of our most exciting players for a generation & a truly world-class English star. In this in-depth biography, bestselling sports writer Frank Worrall traces Kane's journey from an ordinary childhood in north London, growing up just a few miles from White Hart Lane, to the most remarkable tournament of his career. ...

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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