The Invention of Hugo Cabret
by Brian Selznick
Graphic Novel
Illustrated Fiction
Mystery
Review #1
* * * * * Stars (Amazing!)
The Invention of Hugo Cabret is about a 12 year old boy who finds a mechanical man and thinks it holds a mysterious message from his dead father. The main character is Hugo Cabret. Other characters are Isabella, George Melies, Mama Jeanne, Monsieur Tabard, Station Inspector. I liked this book because it gives you suspense and is a good, compelling read.
Review #2
* * * * Stars (Great!)
I liked this book because things were popping into your head all the time and mysteries were coming into play and everything fit in the end.
Review #3
* * * * * Stars (Amazing!)
This story leaves the reader inspired and very impressed with Selznick’s impressive combination of pictures and words used to tell the mysterious story of Hugo Cabret, a young boy who lives in a train station filled with mystery. Definitely worth the read!
