I, Houdini
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The illustration on our cover is taken from Rise, Shine! by Fiona French, published in April by Methuen (0 416 08122 3, £5.95).
We are grateful to Methuen for help in using this illustration.
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I, Houdini
This is the autobiography of an exceptionally resourceful hamster who has reached old age after a life of great escapes. The narrative pace is well maintained as he reflects upon his experiences of captivity, liberation, sex, religion and the brutality of Man and Nature. As a fictional furry animal, Houdini is a refreshingly uncuddly individual, and his struggles to resolve the conflict between domestic security and the perils of freedom might evoke some sympathy among older children pondering similar choices.