The Invention of Hugo Cabret
by Brian Selznick Illustrated by Brian Selznick
Caldecott Honor artist Brian Selznick's lavishly illustrated debut novel is a cinematic tour de force not to be missed!
ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery.
- Ages
- 9, 10, 11, 12
- Interest Level
- Grades 4 - 7
- Guided Reading
- W
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Genre
- Media Tie-Ins
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