Friday, July 22, 2011

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick (2007)

Plot Summary:  The main character in this mystery is Hugo, clock keeper, who hides within the walls of a train station in Paris, trying to hide his secrets.  He is an orphan, left in the care of his uncle who has now been missing for a while.  Hugo must keep things going so that he is not discovered to be alone.  Hugo is also left to try to solve the mystery of a drawing and notebook, as well as a curious message that was left by his father.  Once Hugo becomes involved with an old man who runs a toy booth and the young girl his life changes and he has to solve this mystery.  The many drawings in this book make it a work of art in itself.
 
Genre:  Realistic Fiction

Subjects/Themes:  Orphans, cinema, Paris, train station

Awards & Reviews: This book received the 2008 Caldecott Medal, the 2008 KY Bluegrass 3-5, and has received a *Starred review* from both Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal, as well as a review in Booklist.   This book was also a National Book Award Finalist and the New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2007.

Age Group:  Grades 4-9

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