The Invention of Hugo Cabret
 

Invention Of Hugo Cabret

by Brian Selznick

Book Description:
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... (read more)

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Bilbo
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This book has twenty-six thousand one hundred and fifty-nine words and you will have to read the whole 511 pages of this book to find out how I know that!! I suggest you do just that!!! READ IT!

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  • riri422

    riri422 said:

    i love this book. it is fantastic. it's a graphic novel and it's great. the ending is great. it is about hugo, a boy/ thief who keeps secrets and finds some too. it leaves you with suspence. u just want to keep reading.

    posted Saturday, June 14 2008
  • frances p

    frances p said:

    will there be a serise?

    posted Friday, June 6 2008
  • Beck  S

    beck s said:

    It was cheesy but good.

    posted Friday, May 9 2008
  • Kristen D

    kristen d said:

    whats this book about????//

    posted Wednesday, May 7 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
  • Mandy

    mandy said:

    The Invention of Hugo Cabret
    A Blurb By Amanda


    Hugo, an orphan clock keeper, lives in the walls of a Paris train station. After his father dies and his uncle goes missing it’s up to Hugo to survive on his own. But when Hugo’s left to deal with a sneaky girl, a grouchy old man, and a mechanical responsibility, will this heart-wrenching tale end well? Or will Hugo’s secretive life be in jeopardy? And what will happen when this complicated invention leads him to the toy’s solution? Will it just leave Hugo in a confusing mystery?

    posted Sunday, March 30 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
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