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Jul 20, 2016TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book by Brian Selznick is fantastic, and simply wonderful. Selznick does a wonderful job creating a book full of awe and magic. This book is about a boy named Hugo who is an orphan who is repairing clocks within the walls of a Paris train station in 1931, he then meets two important people and then his undercover life and his biggest secret are jeopardized. The illustrations are engaging and incredibly detailed, and the words are economic (not one extra word used). This work of fiction is also a great example of a book inspired by historical events, and although you do have to flip through 100-200 illustrations between the beginning, middle and end it 100% is worth it because the author used such empathy and emotion writing some chapters, you literally feel like your inside the book! There definitely is some melancholy parts as well, but in my opinion, that's what makes this book amazing! Definitely recommend it to history buffs or love illustrations in novels! Rating: 4 Out Of 5 Stars - @PocketFullOfBooks22 of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library This was a fantastic and excellent book. The author really puts details into the book that make you want to read more and give you a vivid image, and the pictures definitely match the visualization you have in your mind. It's a unique book and it's a great read for someone who wants to expand their horizons but wants to guarantee they'll still get a good read. I'd also recommend it to schools who want to challenge their kids past the basic novels. I would rate this book a 4/5 stars for its awesome story line and unique aspect. - @reviewguard of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library Little 12 year old Hugo Cabret becomes an apprentice clock keeper under his uncle who lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station after his parents tragically die in a house fire. The young boy learns to maintain every one of the station’s clocks. When his uncle goes mysteriously missing one night he’s left with the task of taking over the job so no one knows he’s gone. After Hugo recovers a final link to his family when searching the ashes of his old home, he begins his mission to repair the delicate machine which holds in itself a mystery. This book by size comparison might seem intimidating but in actuality over half the pages are beautiful illustrations. However by no means are these illustrations just to look at as once reading you’ll find yourself quickly flipping through them in suspense and you’ll begin to feel as if the novel is becoming a motion picture film. Overall The Invention of Hugo Cabret is an incredibly creative and immersive piece of literature which combines it’s illustrations to tell a mysterious story in which you’ll easily find yourself in the busy French train station with him. I recommend this novel to readers of all ages as even older readers will find the creativity and mystery enjoyable. If you end up like this style of writing I would definitely encourage you to check out other books written by Selznick. - @magicsoup of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library