The Invention of Hugo Cabret

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

By Brian Selznick

263 ratings 351 reviews 384 followers
Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 4 - 8Grades 3 - 8W5.125083
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.
Publisher: Scholastic Press
ISBN-13: 9781407105048
ISBN-10: 1407103482
Published on 1/30/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 533

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this book is cool and has really detailed pics!!!!!

Omg. Read this book!

I loved the detailed the pics!! But, it could have had a little bit more words. So read it! Now!

I loved this book! Yes, there were a lot of pictures, but it has lots of words too. I just thought this was an amazing book. :) Have you read Brian Selznick's newest book, Wonderstruck? It reminds me a little of Hugo Cabret with some mystery and suspense and lots of action. I was the first person in my library to read the book; I read it in one day because it was so good and I couldn't stop!

it has great pictures and good details

this has alot of adventure and mystery

I really loved this book so much. It was inspiring and interesting to read.

I agree. Have you read his new book, Wonderstruck?

I read it in two days toooo! It was so good.

really good it took me two days

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