paulinard's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lindamoore's review
5.0
I've learned to distrust Snyder a bit when it comes to books to read with children; but this one is brilliant.
hawthornm's review
5.0
One of my favorite books as a kid, and I’m very glad to rediscover it. It’s as fun and charming as I remembered.
debnanceatreaderbuzz's review
4.0
How could I resist when my brother-in-law urged me to read this book, naming it as one of his favorite childhood reads?
It did not disappoint me.
Harry Houdini Marco is astounded to get to know one of his mother's boarders, Mr. Mazzeeck, who not only turns out to be a traveling salesman from another galaxy but also a wizard. Mr. Mazzeeck has to leave but, before he goes, he gifts Harry with a bottle of magical potion, and, when the boy tries it out, he grows wings and can fly.
So much fun.
It did not disappoint me.
Harry Houdini Marco is astounded to get to know one of his mother's boarders, Mr. Mazzeeck, who not only turns out to be a traveling salesman from another galaxy but also a wizard. Mr. Mazzeeck has to leave but, before he goes, he gifts Harry with a bottle of magical potion, and, when the boy tries it out, he grows wings and can fly.
So much fun.
geriatricgretch's review
4.0
I liked it! Harry was charming and realistic, even if the metaphor was a bit heavy handed.
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