Orphan, clock keeper, thief: Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. Combining elements of picture book, graphic novel, and film, Caldecott Honor artist Selznick breaks open the novel form to create an entirely new reading experience in this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 1 in the Hugo Series. See all Hugo books here.
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Brian Selznick is the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the New York Times bestsellers The Invention of Hugo Cabret , adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning Hugo , Wonderstruck , adapted into Todd Haynes's eponymous movie, and The Marvels . Among the celebrated picture books Selznick has illustrated are the Cald
More about Brian SelznickBrian Selznick is the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the New York Times bestsellers The Invention of Hugo Cabret , adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning Hugo , Wonderstruck , adapted into Todd Haynes's eponymous movie, and The Marvels . Among the celebrated picture books Selznick has illustrated are the Cald
More about Brian Selznick