The Invention of Hugo Cabret
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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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Brian Selznick is the author and illustrator of the bestselling The Invention of Hugo Cabret, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal and was a National Book Award finalist. He is also the illustrator of many books for children, including Frindle and Lunch Money by Andrew Clements, as well as the Doll People trilogy by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin, and The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins 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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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780439813785
- Publication Date
- January 1, 2007
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- 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.
- Page Count
- 533
- Words Per Page
- 47
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 9 - 12 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2006007119
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 225194154
- Lexile® Level
- 820L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~S
- ATOS® Book Level
- 5.1
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 4
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 113692
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
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