The Invention of Hugo Cabret
by Brian Selznick Author
(From Amazon): 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.
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 0439813786
- Print Status
- In Print
- Chapters
- 24
- Pages
- 533
- Geographical Setting
- Paris
- Historical Setting
- 1930 - 1935
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Copyright
- 2007
Chapters
- 1 The Thief
- 2 The Clocks
- 3 Snowfall
- 4 The Window
- 5 Hugo's Father
- 6 Ashes
- 7 Secrets
- 8 Cards
- 9 The Key
- 10 The Notebook
- 11 Stolen Goods
- 12 The Message
- 13 The Signature
- 14 The Armoire
- 15 The Plan
- 16 The Invention of Dreams
- 17 Papa Georges Made Movies
- 18 Purpose
- 19 The Visit
- 20 Opening the Door
- 21 The Ghost in the Station
- 22 A Train Arrives in the Station
- 23 The Magician
- 24 Winding It Up
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