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The Invention of Hugo Cabret [With DVD]
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret [With DVD] Compact disc - 2007

by Brian Selznick; Brian Selznick (Illustrator); Narrated by Jeff Woodman

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. Abridged. 3 CDs.

From the publisher

Caldecott Honor artist Brian Selznick's lavishly illustrated debut novel is a cinematic tour de force not to be missed!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.

Details

  • Title The Invention of Hugo Cabret [With DVD]
  • Author Brian Selznick; Brian Selznick (Illustrator); Narrated by Jeff Woodman
  • Binding Compact Disc
  • Edition Com/DVD Un
  • Pages 3
  • Volumes 3
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Scholastic, U.S.A.
  • Date May 1, 2007
  • Features Unabridged
  • ISBN 9780545003872 / 0545003873
  • Weight 0.57 lbs (0.26 kg)
  • Dimensions 6.33 x 6.81 x 1.02 in (16.08 x 17.30 x 2.59 cm)
  • Ages 09 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 4 - 7
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1930's
    • Cultural Region: French
  • Library of Congress subjects Orphans, Robots
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

About the author

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.

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