Houdini: The Handcuff King
by James Sturm, Jason Lutes, and Nick Bertozzi
On May 1, 1908, Harry Houdini, locked into handcuffs and leg irons, leapt from the... read more
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- Grade
- 1-8
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
Year Published 2007
Word Count 4,486
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 640L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 114393, 1.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- Graphic Novels for Children & Teens
- Wordless (and Nearly Wordless) Books
Our Original Resources 4
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 5
Author Interviews 8
Interview with Nick Bertozzi
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Interview with Nick Bertozzi
Created by Comics Alliance
Interview with Nick Bertozzi
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Interview with Jason Lutes
Created by The Comics Journal
Part 1 of Interview with James Sturm
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Part 2 of Interview with James Sturm
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Part 3 of Interview with James Sturm
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Part 4 of Interview with James Sturm
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Lesson Plan from Disney-Hyperion
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Awards & Distinctions 2
Great Graphic Novels for Teens, 2007-2023
Commended, 2008
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2008
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