# The Invention of Hugo Cabret - Hardcover

by **Brian Selznick** (Author), **Brian Selznick** (Illustrator)

Don't miss Selznick's other novels in words and pictures, _Wonderstruck_ and _The Marvels_, which together with _The Invention of Hugo Cabret_, form an extraordinary thematic trilogy

**2008 Caldecott Medal winnerThe groundbreaking debut novel from bookmaking pioneer, Brian Selznick** 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--like the gears of the clocks he keeps--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.With 284 pages of original drawings and combining elements of picture book, graphic novel, and film, Brian Selznick breaks open the novel form to create an entirely new reading experience. Here is a stunning cinematic tour de force from a boldly innovative storyteller and artist.

### Author Biography

Brian Selznick's books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and been translated into more than 35 languages. He broke open the novel form with his innovative and genre-defying thematic trilogy, beginning with the Caldecott Medal-winning #1 _New York Times_ bestseller _The Invention of Hugo Cabret_, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie _Hugo_. He followed that with the #1 _New York Times_ bestseller, _Wonderstruck_, adapted into the eponymous movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick, and the _New York Times_ bestseller, _The Marvels_. Selznick's two most recent books for young people, _Baby Monkey, Private Eye_, co-written with his husband David Serlin, and _Kaleidoscope_, a _New York Times_ Notable Children's Book of 2021, were both _New York Times_ bestsellers as well. He also illustrated the 20th anniversary edition covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Selznick and Serlin divide their time between Brooklyn, New York and La Jolla, California. Learn more at thebrianselznick.com and mediaroom.scholastic.com/brianselznick.

**Number of Pages:** 544

**Dimensions:** 2.2 x 8.3 x 6 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** March 01, 2007

**Award:** Nene Award (2010)

**Award:** Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (2009)

**Award:** Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award (2010)

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Invention of Hugo Cabret: A Novel in Words and Pictures

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 5.1

**Point Value:** 4

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