[LM_NET] BOOK: The invention of Hugo Cabret by Szelnick

[Frederick Muller <mullinator52@GMAIL.COM>]

Szelznick, Brian. The invention of Hugo Cabret. Scholastic, 2007
[0-439-81378-5//978-0-439-81378-5

I was reluctant to purchase this Caldecott winner because I was confused
about its format but I am glad I did purchase and read it.  The book
contains a good story, but more so, it is an incredible visual experience.  The
book's introduction states, "I want you to picture yourself sitting in the
darkness, like the beginning of a movie."  What follows is a black and white
movie in book form.  Once the reader gets used to the format, it is a
wonderfully unique experience.  I fully understand why it won the Caldecott
award.  Hugo Cabret lives in the Paris train station in 1931 with his father
who maintains all the clocks.  After his father dies, Hugo tries to keep it
a secret, maintaining all the clocks and also continuing to fix the
automaton his father had.  No only is Hugo mixed up in a mystery concerning
this automaton, but also finds and "re-discovers" a director of early silent
movies.  You must have this book in your library… not only for the story,
but for the literary experience which I am sure will be followed and
expanded on by other authors.


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Frederick Muller, Librarian
Halsted Middle School Library
Newton, NJ
mullinator52@gmail.com
My book reviews are compiled at http://www.mullersreviews.com
My book review blog is at http://MullerInTheMiddle.blogspot.com

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