The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick (533 Pages)
Summary: 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.
Opinion: This book is the Caldecott medal winner of 2008. It consists of some pages full of writing and the rest of just drawings. I guessed the ending, but I also thought that the ending was so cute. The drawings were sometimes a bit disturbing, especially of the automaton, but they were also so meticulous. Overall, a quick cute read of a young boy and found family.
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