The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Happy National Library Week! Now go read a book. (Maybe this one.)
On Saturday I read this year's Caldecott Medal winner, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brain Selznick. To the best of my knowledge, it is the first 500 page book to win the award. About half the pages are detailed pencil illustrations, the other half are text. The result is something between a picture book, a graphic novel, and a traditional novel. Whatever it is, it's wholly enjoyable.
The story stars Hugo, an orphan with a fascination for clocks who lives in a Paris train station. Hugo lives in secret behind the train station walls until he cross path with a crotchety toy booth owner and his book-loving goddaughter. Hugo uncovers a mystery that will, you know, change his life. (That's so cliché, but it's true, and I can't exactly tell you how without ruining the fun of actually reading the book.)
Selznick is a wonderful storyteller and artist, and I would recommend this book even to those who don't normally read children's literature. It's a great story and a completely unique reading experience. If you need further convincing, check out the snazzy website.
On Saturday I read this year's Caldecott Medal winner, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brain Selznick. To the best of my knowledge, it is the first 500 page book to win the award. About half the pages are detailed pencil illustrations, the other half are text. The result is something between a picture book, a graphic novel, and a traditional novel. Whatever it is, it's wholly enjoyable.
The story stars Hugo, an orphan with a fascination for clocks who lives in a Paris train station. Hugo lives in secret behind the train station walls until he cross path with a crotchety toy booth owner and his book-loving goddaughter. Hugo uncovers a mystery that will, you know, change his life. (That's so cliché, but it's true, and I can't exactly tell you how without ruining the fun of actually reading the book.)
Selznick is a wonderful storyteller and artist, and I would recommend this book even to those who don't normally read children's literature. It's a great story and a completely unique reading experience. If you need further convincing, check out the snazzy website.