The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Selznick, B. (2007). The invention of Hugo Cabret: a novel in words and pictures. New York: Scholastic Press. Twelve year old orphan, Hugo Cabret is hiding a secret. Hugo needs to finish the automaton that his father found before his death, in order to get the secret message. In his quest to repair his beloved automaton, Hugo befriends Isabelle and together they discover the secret of the automaton and Georges Méliés, the cinema legend. In this fantasy, Selznick created characters that the readers can identify with. Readers follow the story of Hugo and care for him and hope that he is able to get a happy ending. The theme of determination is present throughout the book as Hugo overcomes the various difficulties he encounters on his quest to fix the automaton and help Georges Méliés along the way. View the book trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYiumrSxAg8 .