Play Book Tag discussion

Goodreads:
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.

Pictures and illustrations can tell a beautiful story. The Invention of Hugo Cabret in intertwined with beautiful detailed illustrations and a small about of text and tells of a wonderful story of young Hugo and his journey as an orphan and then into a family.

I absolutely loved this story. I was in need of a book with 500+ pages to complete another one of my challenges for this year. My wonderful co-worker and fellow PBT'er, Ellen, recommended this book. I am so glad she did. It's a quick read but I took the extra time to marvel and absorb the illustrations that created this great story. Thank you Ellen.

I loved this too. Wonderstruck is just as good, if not better!

We enjoyed this in our house when it was still fairly new and my kids were the right ages (or at least one or two were the right age) for us to find it simply by seeing it on display in the children's room at the library.

I read it a couple of years ago and was absolutely charmed! The story, the illustrations, the historical tie-ins, all just merged into a really special reading experience.

I first read this one in college, but it transported me right back to childhood. The way it combined prose and illustrations to tell the story was magical. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

annapi wrote: "I loved this too. Wonderstruck is just as good, if not better!"

Thank you. I put a hold request for Wonderstruck.

LOVED this book. I've read it twice. And spending time looking at the detailed illustrations is definitely a great part of the experience.