The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick is an exceptional book. Set in Paris in 1931 and starring an orphaned boy who is full of mysterious secrets. The book begins with a short, one-page introduction and black and white sketches lead the reader into a train station to a boy named Hugo Cabret. We follow him through the train station page by page, and eventually reach a paragraph describing his thoughts. The rest of the book follows the premise set at the beginning. It is unlike any book I have read, the pictures are throughout the story, and describe the story better than if it had been only words. The mystery behind the story is amplified by the wordless yet beautiful drawings. I suggest this book to anyone who likes a good adventure!
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