The excitement over the movie adaptation is what prompted me to re-visit this book. Orphaned Hugo Cabret is living in a train station, fixing the clocks and working on the last obsession of his father- an old automaton that he can't get to work. A chance encounter with an old wind-up toy salesman begins an adventure of discovery. Readers will learn about magic, automatons, and the birth of film.
The story is appealing for children, teens, and adults alike. The illustrations are outstanding- a mix of pencil and photographs that make the reader feel like they are entering a silent film. It might also be a good introduction to graphic novels for those who have yet to recognize the merits of blending graphics and text for narrative purposes.
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