The Invention of Hugo Cabret
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Publisher Summary
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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Who Wrote The Invention of Hugo Cabret
<b>Brian Selznick</b> is the author and illustrator of the bestselling <i>The Invention of Hugo Cabret, </i> which was awarded the Caldecott Medal and was a National Book Award finalist. He is also the illustrator of many books for children, including <i>Frindle</i> and <i>Lunch Money</i> by Andrew Clements, as well as the <i>Doll People</i> trilogy by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin, and <i>The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins</i> by Barbara Kerley, which was a Caldecott Honor Book. Mr. Selznick divides his time between Brooklyn, New York, and San Diego, California.
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Did This Book Win Any Awards
You bet it did. Check them out below!
- 2008 Caldecott Medal
- A book about clocks
- A magic book
- A book about pigeons
- A book about a mechanical bus
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Book Details
- ISBN:
- 9780439813785
- Publication Date:
- January 1, 2007
- Text Details:
- The text of this book was set in 12-point Monotype Bulmer. The display type was set in P22 Parrish Roman.
- Illustration Details:
- Brian Selznick's drawings for this book were created in pencil on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper.
- Word Count:
- 25083
- Library of Congress Number (LCCN):
- 2006007119
- WorldCat Number (OCLC):
- 225194154
- ASIN/ISBN 10:
- 0439813786
- Lexile® Level:
- 820L
- ATOS® Book Level:
- 5.09
- Accelerated Reader® Points:
- 4.0
- Accelerated Reader Quiz:
- 113692
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level:
- MG