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I Houdini (Library Binding)

by Lynne Reid Banks (Author)
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An errant hamster and his quest for freedom are the subject of Banks's fast-paced story. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Grade 3-6. Anyone who's ever had a hamster for a pet or dreamed of having one will be captivated by this story, narrated by the author Lynne Reid Banks. She has just the right note of superiority in her voice as she reads this first person narrative. Houdini is a precocious hamster who, because of his desire for freedom at all costs, faces some exciting and dangerous adventures. The human characters in the story may think that they own Houdini, but he is too independent a spirit to ever fully belong to anyone. The story is lively and imaginative, and Banks' narration more than does it justice. She makes all of the characters come alive through Houdini's eyes. Careful listeners will also come away with a greater understanding of a hamster's habits and life cycle.
Edith Ching, St. Albans School for Boys, Washington, DC
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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3.0 out of 5 stars ok but not the best, Mar 31 2004
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This review is from: I, Houdini (Paperback)
I, Houdini
I, Houdini is a book about a hampster that tries to get freedom. he's called Houdini because he can get out of any cage even a metal cage.
The author is Lynne Reid Banks I think the author tries to tell you that everyone should have freedom.
I like the way it tells and write about the book. I also like that the hampster inspired the other hampster's. I think that the book was good and it was easy to undersdand. I also think that the book would be better if it was a little more exciting in some parts.
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2.0 out of 5 stars I Houdini, Mar 31 2004
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This review is from: I, Houdini (Paperback)
I Houdini

I Houdini is a book about a genious hamster who longs for freedom. He's called that because he can escape the very best made cages.

I think the author, Lynne Reid Banks wants you to know that you can do any thing you if you're determined and keep trying.

I liked the way the hamster thought and the way he despised other hamsters. I also liked the way the author discribed the book. It was full of suspense all the way through, and was easy to understand.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars, May 23 2001
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This review is from: I, Houdini (Paperback)
Houdini is a hamster named after the great Houdini, the most amazing escape artist of all time.So far there is no cage that can hold the great hamster. He lives with three boys as their pet. I think the beginning was very hard to understand because it did not tell the place he was at and the end was too. I hope there will be a sequel. This was the best nove I read in my life. It was very exciting. I could not put it down.
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3.0 out of 5 stars PG 13 Warning
Reasonably enjoyable fare sullied by very adult hamster love tryst. Parents should be warned. The book starts off smart and funny and gradually gets darker and darker. Read more
Published on Aug 22 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars PG at least. Parents are cautioned.
Why do "children's" authors insist on slipping in quite adult, leering and, wink wink incidents and conversations about, you know what? Read more
Published on Aug 17 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars I, Houdini the amazing story of an escape artist hamster
My name is Ashley and I am sixth grader from New York. I am doing a book review on I, Houdini by Lynne Reid Banks. The main character Houdini, is a hamster. Read more
Published on April 9 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars I,Houdini the amazing story of an escape artist hamster
My name is ashley and I'm a 6th grader from New York. I am doing a book reveiw on I,Houdini by Lynne Reid Banks. The main character Houdini, is a hamster. Read more
Published on April 9 2000 by ashley

5.0 out of 5 stars The Greast escape hampster
Goldy is the best escape artist (hampster) I've ever seen. He chews on water pipes, he chews on his cage to get himself out. He climbs up wastepaper baskets just to be free. Read more
Published on Feb 24 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one smart hamster!
Houdini is a clever little hamster who can escape out of any cage! He is able to understand human speech. Read more
Published on Feb 11 2000 by Bichonfrisequeen

4.0 out of 5 stars The book wasnt very believable, but it was exciting reading

Even though reading I, Houdini was summer homework, I thought it was a pretty good book. The story is told by a hamster whose name was Goldie until he finds his secret urge... Read more

Published on Sep 4 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars It is fun!!!!
This book is a good book. This Book is about a hamster that can escape from any cage.Then the owner got a escape proof cage and it still escaped. Read more
Published on Mar 5 1997

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