12. What you’re reading
{The Invention of Hugo Cabret}
January 14, 2012

“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.”

This 550 page novel is filled with words and pictures; a combination of a picture book, graphic novel, flip book, and movie. I’ve only just started it, but heard it’s incredible.

It’s a Caldecott winner too (2008), and the pictures are beautiful.

And yes, it’s also been turned into a movie, Hugo… but of course, it’s always best to read the book first, in my humble opinion.

EXCITED about this one!