The Invention of Hugo Cabret
by Brian Selznick
Taste attributes: historicalmysteryfamilyfresh & originalwholesomeimaginarylinearglossysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunlikely connectionshuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeExpect a stylised, inventive historical novel, wholesome rather than dark. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.4 / 5
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About This Book
ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF, twelve-year-old 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 girl and the owner of a small toy booth in the train station, Hugo’s undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy.
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- Author
- Brian Selznick
- Published
- 2007
- Pages
- 534
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- Open Library
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