Harry was a normal, clumsy twelve-year-old boy-until he grew wings! Except for his unusual name, Harry Houdini Marco is unremarkable in every way. While his namesake was the greatest illusionist of all time, Harry can't even catch a ball. He's on the verge of a long, boring summer, and dreading every moment of it. Then he meets the mysterious traveling salesman Mr. Mazzeeck. But Mr. Mazzeeck is no ordinary traveling salesman. He's a wizard-or at least he claims to be.

Before Mr. Mazzeeck leaves town, he gives Harry a bottle of magic oil, promising it will give the boy wings. And to Harry's amazement, the potion works! He grows wings! Now he just has to figure out how to use them. "There is a lot here to make a young boy laugh. Harry's narration of his story is . as humorous as it is down to earth." -Kirkus Reviews Zilpha Keatley Snyder was a three-time Newbery Honor author of adventure and fantasy novels for children. Her smart, honest, and accessible narrative style has made her books beloved by generations.