The Invention of Hugo Cabret

by Brian Selznick

Genre:

Children Historical Fiction

Synopsis:

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.

Commentary:

A beautiful novel full of illustrations that make it feel like you're watching the film of an old movie rolling.