Hook
“He put the key in the heart-shaped hole in the middle of
the mechanical man’s back. He had been right. It fit perfectly. Hugo’s mind
raced. At last the time had come for him to get the message he had been waiting
for.
But just as Hugo began to turn the key, he heard the door
rattle.”
Recommendation
Wouldn’t it be neat if you, yourself, had a connection to
someone famous? The Frenchman Georges Melies pioneered special effects in
movies. This story makes a connection to this famous cinematographer.
It’s 1931, Paris, France. A 12-year old orphan lives in the
Montparnasse train station. The orphan, Hugo Cabret, helps his uncle make sure
the station clocks run on time. Hugo repairs a mysterious automaton (mechanical
man) that his father tried to fix before passing away. The automaton draws Hugo
a picture, a clue, to a secret that he and his friend Isabelle must unravel.
Their story continues with many twists and turns. I won’t tell you much more so
not to spoil it.
I highly recommend this read to people who like big-city
adventures. I especially recommend it to those interested in the history of
movie making—or, in fact, to those who just like movies!
Blog by Caraline Le Coz
Author: Brian Selznick
Genre: Graphic Novel
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