HOUDINI [Hardcover]

T.J. Banks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 3, 2005

Houdini, an abandoned Siamese, finds his luck changing when a girl named Jill Leonard smuggles him home on the airplane. His new life has dangers of its own, however, as he discovers when he inadvertently strays from his new home.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Booklocker.com, Inc. (June 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591137349
• ISBN-13: 978-1591137344
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,438,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

T. J. Banks is the author of A TIME FOR SHADOWS, CATSONG (winner of the 2007 Merial Human-Animal Bond Award), DERV & CO., HOUDINI, & SOULEIADO. A Contributing Editor to LAJOIE, she has also worked as a stringer for the Associated Press and an instructor for the Writer's Digest School. She has received awards for her fiction & non-fiction from BYLINE, the Cat Writers' Association, & THE WRITING SELF. Her latest book, SKETCH PEOLE: STORIES ALONG THE WAY, is based on her blog of the same name. Both the book and the blog feature "conversations" or interviews with people who have stories worth telling -- http://www.tjbanks927.blogspot.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Editorial, July 22, 2006

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Sherry Gerald "Publisher" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HOUDINI (Hardcover)

Houdini is a very detailed interesting book. The author is a master in her craft. This book is a good read for all. She did an excellent job of finding an abandoned cat and placing him in a loving home and taking him out of that home, leaving him to find his way home. This book is suitable for pet owners and non pet owners.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Houdini Captures the True Spirit of the Human-Animal Bond, November 23, 2005

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Kim Cady "www.cleverkitty.org" (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HOUDINI (Hardcover)

T.J. Banks has written a wonderful book for children and adults both who know what it's like to be owned by a cat! Following the trials & tribs of Houdini was a no stop read! I didn't put it down until I was finished. Very recommended. Kim Cady www.cleverkitty.org

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Appealing to both young readers and adults, November 10, 2005

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M K Ramsey (Appalachia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HOUDINI (Hardcover)

Houdini is a gripping story of unconditional love that young readers and adults alike will enjoy. Lots of writers attempt to appeal to both groups, but few strike the perfect balance like T. J. Banks. Having been owned by two siamese cats myself, I almost felt as though I knew Banks' character Jill personally.