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The Invention of Hugo Cabret

By: Brian Selznick
Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
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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.

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"It's wonderful. Take that overused word literally: Hugo Cabret evokes wonder." ( New York Times Book Review)
"A true masterpiece." ( Publishers Weekly, starred review)
"A fast-paced treat for tweens." ( People Magazine)
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This original storyline awakened our own imagination. It certainly doesn’t follow a usual path.

We would like a sequel.

The audiobook was not helped by the sound effects dropped in at various points.

Captivating in every way!

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It’s nice and dramatic and it’s a masterpiece of work check it out for yourself .

Amazing story

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I listened to this as my kids read the book. We love being able to discuss stories together. We all loved the story but the narration is a bit choppy, especially when it's someone speaking. It would have gotten annoying if the story was any longer.

great children's story!

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