Selznick, Brian
The Invention of Hugo Cabret: A Novel in Words and Pictures
- ISBN 13:
- 9781407103488
- author:
- Selznick, Brian
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Scholastic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 534
- Dimensions:
- 153 mm X 215 mm
- Genre:
- Adventure stories (Children's/YA)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Invention of Hugo Cabret is a captivating mystery that follows the life of Hugo, a young orphan who keeps to himself in the walls of a busy train station in Paris. His survival depends on secrets and anonymity, but when his world intersects with an eccentric girl and a bitter old man, Hugo's undercover life is 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 and tender story. As Hugo's world begins to unravel, he must confront the secrets he has kept hidden for so long.
This beautifully illustrated and spellbinding novel is a story of mystery, wonder, and the power of human connection.
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