Description
In the heart of 1931 Paris, twelve-year-old Hugo Cabret lives a secret life within the bustling walls of the Montparnasse train station, tending to its many clocks. Orphaned and alone, his existence is a delicate balance of survival and maintaining the intricate mechanisms that keep the station running. His world is thrown into disarray when he encounters a gruff toyseller and his inquisitive goddaughter, an encounter that threatens to expose his hidden existence and a profound secret he carries. This chance meeting ignites a thrilling adventure, weaving together mystery, history, and the magic of early cinema.
Available Editions
paperback
Scholastic Inc.
Published Jan 1, 2007
275 pages
ISBN: 9780439813785
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Details
First Published
2007
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.