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The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Book • 2007
Brian Selznick's 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret' is a mesmerizing blend of illustration and prose that tells the story of Hugo, an orphan living in the walls of a Paris train station in the 1930s.
Hugo's life takes an exciting turn when he crosses paths with an eccentric old man and a bookshop owner’s daughter.
As Hugo tinkers with a broken automaton, he uncovers secrets about his father and a famous magician.
The book is notable for its innovative use of images to advance the plot, creating a cinematic experience for the reader.
It explores themes of loss, memory, and the magic of cinema, inviting readers into a world of wonder and mystery.
Hugo's life takes an exciting turn when he crosses paths with an eccentric old man and a bookshop owner’s daughter.
As Hugo tinkers with a broken automaton, he uncovers secrets about his father and a famous magician.
The book is notable for its innovative use of images to advance the plot, creating a cinematic experience for the reader.
It explores themes of loss, memory, and the magic of cinema, inviting readers into a world of wonder and mystery.
