Name:Matt Benson
Class:A4
Title:The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Author:Brian Selznick
Pages:530
Rating:***

Recommendation:I recommend this book to all who like a good story and enjoy it told through a combination of words and pictures. The Invention of Hugo Cabret is told through a system of drawings and words. This form of writing really makes for a compelling and interesting story.

Summary:Hugo Cabret lives alone in the walls of the train station, surviving off of stealing and the few coins he finds laying around on the ground of the station, while cunningly avoiding the station inspector. Ever since he was a small child Hugo loved working with his hands and fixing clocks. Hugo's father was a clock maker but tragically died in a fire. But before he died he entrusted Hugo with a project of fixing an automaton (a mechanical man that can do something spectacular such as write a message, or do a dance, etc.). After his fathers death Hugo took it upon himself to fix the automaton. Hugo was caught later stealing some parts needed for the project. Though he didn't know this yet, Hugo had found the solution to many of his problems, but it will take some risks, sacrifices, and changing ofthe history books for it to come about. The Invention of Hugo Cabret is an interesting and touching story everybody can appreciate.

Explanation of Rating:The Invention of Hugo Cabret is a facinating story told in a unique way. The story will keep you on your toes and keep you reading into the wee hours of the morning. The tale is very touching and heart rendering. The plot will keep you engaged and interested. The level of reading isn't very high dispite the size of the book but is still a good read. Although it is big you will be able to read it pretty quick.

Favorite Passage:"I address you all tonight as you really are:wizards, mermaids, travelers, adventurers, and magicians. You are the true dreamers."
I like this passage because it spells out what this bok is really about: dreaming, and reaching for those dreams and making them real.