May 22, 2022FloraWest rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Really mesmerizing book that includes real history of early French cinema, an orphan's resilience, a mystery to solve and amazing (and again real) automatons. What elevates this well-written book even more is that the black and white…
Apr 18, 2022gvianai rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I remember seeing the movie some time ago when I was little but I had forgotten what it was called and what it was really about. What I did remember were two things: there was a boy named Hugo and it had something to do with clocks. So, as…
Aug 04, 2021VaughanPLTiziana rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this novel and its creativity, both the great story and the many lovely, intricate illustrations.
“Maybe that's why a broken machine always makes me a little sad, because it isn't able to do what it was meant to…
Feb 10, 2020Andrew Kyle Bacon rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I really want to give this book five stars, I enjoyed it so much. But there are minor things about it that I find don't work. The art, for example, is rather inconsistent in places, which brings a work of this kind down a notch or two (I…
Aug 15, 2019YLPLTEENBOOKBLOG rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Invention of Hugo Cabret is a beautiful book with amazing drawings and an amazing story line. In the beginning of the book, Hugo's father dies in a fire and his uncle soon disappears, leaving Hugo to secretly maintain the clocks in the…
Apr 11, 2019MB_kcls rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I picked up 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret' because I got it for an 11 yr old grand to read. I enjoyed it as magical. The drawings, art and actual photos are mesmerizing. That I found out after finishing 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret' it…
Mar 01, 2019IndyPL_SteveB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Winner of the Caldecott Award for outstanding art in a children’s book and the basis for the fine film, *Hugo*.
Every once in a while there is a book (or film or album or painting) that breaks new ground, that makes everyone step back…
Jul 04, 2018arta_2 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This majestic series is placed in my top 3 favourite books.
Pros and cons:
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…
May 07, 2018Robinson001 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book with my 10 & 7 year old sons. It holds a mix of adventure, friendship as well as learning a little history. Would recommend.
Mar 15, 2018SPPL_Anna rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
For how much praise this book received and how hyped it was, I found it rather disappointing. The use of images doesn't actually help to further the story very much and exclusively using full page spreads does not make for very dynamic…
Dec 20, 2017anne1212li rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Once again a wonderful book by Brian Selznick. The Invention of Hugo Cabret is a heartfelt book with visionary illustrations. We (everyone who liked the book) hope you write more Brian Selznick!!!
Nov 07, 2017JCLTamiT rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best books I've ever read, and I think it's fantastic for all ages. Kids, don't be put off by the large size. It's mostly pictures. Adults, don't be put off by it being mostly pictures (and in the kids section). It's a story…
Aug 03, 2017stplchildren rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is beautiful- the writing, the detailed illustrations, and the story. I enjoyed reading it again for the 2017 Battle of the Books at our library.
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…
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Jun 13, 2016Lesleyzirk rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Invention of Hugo Cabret is an amazing book for young readers. Or readers of any age, I couldn't put it down!
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret