When first introduced to Selznick's The Invention of Hugo Cabret, I was astonished. He uses his unique storytelling and art to create a beautiful novel, neatly and wonderfully crafted. This book and his other most recent ones Wonderstruck and The Marvels are huge works of art and I highly recommend all of them.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
By Brian Selznick
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 8 | W | 5.1 | 25083 |
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
Book Reviews (342)
This is book just low key reminds me of sad times if I ever was broke and was in need to travel allllll around the world. First, Hugo is just a child, but one of a kind of child(special). He was the timekeeper of the station. But, when he broke a toy he made a deal and also meet the toy shop owner at the station's shop, as well as the niece of him. I don't remember as much, but he is also a thief with sad moment like when his dad died, and when his uncle died, later being way more known with that owner who continued being as a director instead of a toy shop owner after seeing his films created.
it is amaze so far nearly finished love it so much wish i could read it for ever😍😁😁😁😁
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LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This book tells about a man who regained his career in theater as a movie maker. This is a complicated novel that I recommend d for advanced readers. It has twists and turns that will take you to unexpected places, but in the end you end up t the same place the end.
really good book read it in less than a week.
This is a very good book told through words and pictures.
This book is so,so,so,so good!This is about a boy who loves to invent but he has no family,all he can rely on is stealing from the train station and pretending to do his uncles job so then he will have a home because his uncle died.
I've seen the movie of this book
this is not good and i love this book