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Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick (2007, Hardcover)
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Are you ready to escape into a world of intrigue, adventure, and just a dash of Parisian magic?. The Invention of Hugo Cabret is here to whisk you away! With secrets to guard and mysteries to solve, Hugo's world unfolds in a stunning blend of text and incredible illustrations that will transport you straight into his clock-ticking life.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherScholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-100439813786
ISBN-139780439813785
eBay Product ID (ePID)57125954
Product Key Features
Book TitleInvention of Hugo Cabret
Number of Pages544 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTransportation / Railroads & Trains, Action & Adventure / General, Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, Mysteries & Detective Stories, General, People & Places / Europe, Historical / Europe, Robots
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes, Selznick, Brian
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorBrian Selznick
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.8 in
Item Weight39.8 Oz
Item Length8.6 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2006-007119
ReviewsPraise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2008 Randolph Caldecott Medal National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller #1 BookSense Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2007 Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2007 Kirkus Best Book of 2007 New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing American Library Association Notable Children's Book American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults 2007 Quill Award Winner * "A true masterpiece." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Fade to black and cue the applause!" -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Complete genius." -- The Horn Book Magazine, starred review * "Breathtaking." -- School Library Journal , starred review * "An original and creative integration of art and text." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ,starred review * "It's wonderful. Take that overused word literally: Hugo Cabret evokes wonder." -- New York Times Book Review * "A fast-paced treat for tweens." -- People magazine * "Captivating." -- Los Angeles Times Book Review * "If your kid loves the J.K. Rowling series, then he's bound to enjoy The Invention of Hugo Cabret ..." -- Good Housekeeping magazine, Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2008 Randolph Caldecott Medal National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller #1 BookSense Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2007 Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2007 Kirkus Best Book of 2007 New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing American Library Association Notable Children's Book American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults 2007 Quill Award Winner * "A true masterpiece." - Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Fade to black and cue the applause!" - Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Complete genius." - The Horn Book Magazine, starred review * "Breathtaking." - School Library Journal , starred review * "An original and creative integration of art and text." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ,starred review * "It's wonderful. Take that overused word literally: Hugo Cabret evokes wonder." - New York Times Book Review * "A fast-paced treat for tweens." - People magazine * "Captivating." - Los Angeles Times Book Review * "If your kid loves the J.K. Rowling series, then he's bound to enjoy The Invention of Hugo Cabret ..." - Good Housekeeping magazine, Awards and Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret : 2008 Caldecott Medal winner National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the Year TIME Magazine's 100 Best Children's and Young Adult Books of All Time "It's wonderful. Take that overused word literally: Hugo Cabret evokes wonder."-- New York Times Book Review "Evokes wonder . . . like a silent film on paper." -- The New York Times "A fast-paced treat." -- People Magazine "Distinctive."-- The Wall Street Journal "Cinematic."-- Parenting Magazine "Captivating."-- Los Angeles Times Book Review "If your kid loves the J.K. Rowling series, then [they are] bound to enjoyThe Invention of Hugo Cabret. . ."-- Good Housekeeping *"A true masterpiece."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review *"Fade to black and cue the applause!"-- Kirkus , starred review *"Complete genius."-- Horn Book , starred review *"Breathtaking . . . shatters conventions."-- School Library Journal , starred review *"An original and creative integration of art and text."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , starred review "Visually stunning . . . raises the bar." -- San Antonio Express-News, Awards and Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret : 2008 Caldecott Medal winner National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the Year TIME Magazine's 100 Best Children's and Young Adult Books of All Time "Evokes wonder . . . like a silent film on paper." -- The New York Times "A fast-paced treat." -- People Magazine "Distinctive."-- The Wall Street Journal "Cinematic."-- Parenting Magazine "Captivating."-- Los Angeles Times Book Review "If your kid loves the J.K. Rowling series, then [they are] bound to enjoyThe Invention of Hugo Cabret. . ."-- Good Housekeeping * "A true masterpiece."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Fade to black and cue the applause!"-- Kirkus , starred review * "Complete genius."-- Horn Book , starred review * "Breathtaking . . . shatters conventions."-- School Library Journal , starred review * "An original and creative integration of art and text."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , starred review "Visually stunning . . . raises the bar." -- San Antonio Express-News, Awards and Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret : 2008 Caldecott Medal winner National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the Year TIME Magazine's 100 Best Children's and Young Adult Books of All Time "Evokes wonder . . . like a silent film on paper." -- The New York Times "A fast-paced treat." -- People Magazine "Distinctive."-- The Wall Street Journal "Cinematic."-- Parenting Magazine "Captivating."-- Los Angeles Times Book Review "If your kid loves the J.K. Rowling series, then [they are] bound to enjoy The Invention of Hugo Cabret . . ."-- Good Housekeeping * "A true masterpiece."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Fade to black and cue the applause!"-- Kirkus , starred review * "Complete genius."-- Horn Book , starred review * "Breathtaking . . . shatters conventions."-- School Library Journal , starred review * "An original and creative integration of art and text."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , starred review "Visually stunning . . . raises the bar." -- San Antonio Express-News, Awards and Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret :2008 Caldecott Medal winnerNational Book Award Finalist#1 New York Times BestsellerNew York Times Best Illustrated BookLos Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the YearTIME Magazine's 100 Best Children's and Young Adult Books of All Time "Evokes wonder . . . like a silent film on paper." -- The New York Times "A fast-paced treat." -- People Magazine "Distinctive."-- The Wall Street Journal "Cinematic."-- Parenting Magazine "Captivating."-- Los Angeles Times Book Review "If your kid loves the J.K. Rowling series, then [they are] bound to enjoyThe Invention of Hugo Cabret. . ."-- Good Housekeeping * "A true masterpiece."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review* "Fade to black and cue the applause!"-- Kirkus , starred review* "Complete genius."-- Horn Book , starred review* "Breathtaking . . . shatters conventions."-- School Library Journal , starred review * "An original and creative integration of art and text."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , starred review"Visually stunning . . . raises the bar." -- San Antonio Express-News
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Grade FromFourth Grade
Dewey Decimal813.54
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisDon't miss Selznick's other novels in words and pictures, Wonderstruck and The Marvels , which together with The Invention of Hugo Cabret , form an extraordinary thematic trilogy 2008 Caldecott Medal winnerThe groundbreaking debut novel from bookmaking pioneer, Brian Selznick 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--like the gears of the clocks he keeps--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.With 284 pages of original drawings and combining elements of picture book, graphic novel, and film, Brian Selznick breaks open the novel form to create an entirely new reading experience. Here is a stunning cinematic tour de force from a boldly innovative storyteller and artist., 2008 Caldecott Medal winner The groundbreaking debut novel from bookmaking pioneer, Brian Selznick 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--like the gears of the clocks he keeps--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. With 284 pages of original drawings and combining elements of picture book, graphic novel, and film, Brian Selznick breaks open the novel form to create an entirely new reading experience. Here is a stunning cinematic tour de force from a boldly innovative storyteller and artist., Orphan, Clock Keeper, and Theif, 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., 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., Don't miss Selznick's other novels in words and pictures, Wonderstruck and The Marvels , which together with The Invention of Hugo Cabret , form an extraordinary thematic trilogy! 2008 Caldecott Medal winnerThe groundbreaking debut novel from bookmaking pioneer, Brian Selznick! 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--like the gears of the clocks he keeps--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.With 284 pages of original drawings and combining elements of picture book, graphic novel, and film, Brian Selznick breaks open the novel form to create an entirely new reading experience. Here is a stunning cinematic tour de force from a boldly innovative storyteller and artist.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.S4654Roc 2007
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- Nov 02, 2015
Fantastic Book
I bought this book for my 11 year old grandson for Christmas this year. When I received it, I decided to read it and I was very impressed with the story and the illustrations in this book. An absolutely beautiful bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 21, 2017
Great
In great condition and of course great book. I think it's cheaper than buying it in the stores but I haven't seen it in stores for a few years...Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 22, 2017
Hugo Cabret has an Exciting Life!
This is a Caldecott Medal Winner, and great to Hold Children's Interest!This is about a Boy who lives in a Paris Train Station and all the Adventures he has. Great for the Imagination, it is nice to see Children Enjoying Reading!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 25, 2021
The Invention of Hugo Cabret will be a great book for my 9 year old grandson. Just enough suspense to keep him reading. The drawings really bring it
Nice hard back with great drawingsVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 10, 2016
Beautifully illustrated
My sister told me about this book, so I got her a copy for her birthday. And out of curiosity, I bought a copy for myself. Very lavishly illustrated. A truly unique book !!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 27, 2018
Movie by the name "Hugo" is really stunning.
I bought this as a gift for 3 children in our minister's family. Reading together is so important.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 15, 2023
Pre and teen book
Used, but very good condition. Bought it for Granddaughter who wants to complete the trilogy.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 01, 2020
Awesome book
This was such a great story. The illustrations were fantastic and they story was well written. I think I finished it in like 2 hours. I was hookedVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 20, 2018
Fabulous Book!
This book is so much better in every way than I thought it would be... The condition is exceptional and the value is above standard! I am very pleased!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 16, 2018
A+++
Great book! I love the unusual format, and in spite of its size, it's a quick read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
