The Invention of Hugo Cabret is a 500 plus page children's book. It is a combination picture book and fiction. There are more pictures than text and both tell a sweet and beautiful story giving you a rich, sensory experience.
The story lives up to its packaging and I can easily see this becoming a classic for many generations to enjoy. This sweet but heavy book is timeless and fun for all ages. The story, artwork, design and writing style will give you a unique reading experience.
It is truly extraordinary!
P.S The writer is also the illustrator.
Grade: A+
Synopsis
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.
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