The Invention of Hugo CabretBrian Selznick
511 pages
Hugo Cabret is an orphan, clock keeper, and thief. Living within the walls of a Paris train station, his survival depends on the croissants and milk he swipes from the baker's shelves.
Hugo's secret life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Isabelle, a bookish girl with just as many secrets as himself, an old man who owns the station's toy booth, and a mechanical man, whose story is just as inquiring as his own.
Brian Selznick has taken a whole new look on story telling, with 284 pages of original drawings, and images from the first movies.
Although the plot and descriptions are simple, readers will find it hard to decide whether or not this is a mystery, or just plain historical fiction. Hugo is a curious character, and his thoughts are clearly displayed throughout the book. 
This book is is targeted toward younger readers (3rd - 5th grade) but the more advanced reader just might be surprised...The Invention of Hugo Cabret has won the Caldecott Medal, and the new motion picture of the book is in theaters now.
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