"If you lose your purpose ... it's like your broken."
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
"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." ~~Book Cover
Author: Brian Selznik
Published: 2007
Age Level: 9 and up
Purchase: Amazon.com
Review:
I started helping my 6 year-old grandson read this book Friday night and he loves it. You read a few pages and then are carried along by the magnificent drawings of author Brian Selznick. This book is 533 pages long, but with 1/3 of it being illustrations it doesn't take long to reach the end. Imagine the accomplishment a 6-9 year-old feels when he completes it. My grandson and I enjoyed it immensely and can't wait for the movie to open on November 23rd. I give it 4 stars. We couldn't put it down.
Happy Reading!!!
He's SO Cute!!
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard about the movie Kathy but I'll be looking for it!
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Sounds like a good book! May have to read it myself
ReplyDeleteYou made me want to read this! I may have to take MY six year old to Hastings today and get it!! I think he'll love it! Great post!
ReplyDeleteGreat little smile.
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