Jun 18, 2015 t his is a book about a boy called hugo cabret who lives and tends behind the clocks in a london station. 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. When twelveyearold hugo, an orphan living and repairing clocks within the walls of a paris train station in 1931, meets a mysterious toyseller and his goddaughter, his undercover life and his biggest secret are jeopardized. I volunteer in a school library and read this book before purchasing it from amazon as a gift for my yrold grandson. Mar 22, 2008 the invention of hugo cabret is a unique book. Half the book was a visionary view and the other half is words actually telling the story. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, hugos undercover life and his. Quickly read the words on the list and allow each student to select the one they would like to use for the activity. Based on brian selznicks 2007 book the invention of hugo cabret, it tells the story of a boy who lives alone in the gare montparnasse railway station in paris in the 1930s, only to become embroiled in a mystery surrounding his late fathers. Hes experiencing the magic of film, automatons, and meeting a real live magician. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
Enter the world of hugo cabret, a magical mixture of graphic novel, picture book and film narrative which, says judy clark, will obsess your class for weeks wellknown illustrator brian selznicks intriguing the invention of hugo cabret is a real treasure. When he meets a shopkeeper, who runs a toy booth, and a girl named isabelle, his life starts to change. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. It tells the story of how an orphan, hugo, finds a place to call home with the help of an. The action revolves his notebook, a key, and an automaton. Jazz age josephine by jonah winter, illustrated by marjorie priceman. Each picture there are nearly three hundred pages of pictures. Orphaned, alone, and homeless, he lives by stealing and scavenging, and no one is kind to him until late in the book. Hugo, an orphan, thief, and clock keeper, lives alone in the walls of a paris train station.
Its storyline is drawn from incredible, real, almost unbelievable events. Then the invention of hugo cabret happened, and suddenly, illustrations were really making a comeback. Jan 24, 2009 the invention of hugo cabret is not exactly a novel, and its not quite a picture book, and its not really a graphic novel, or a flip book, or a movie, but a combination of all these things. The invention of hugo cabret worksheets and literature unit. New york public library best book for reading and sharing. All the way through the talk, show pages that illustrate the text of the talk, using paper clips or postit notes to mark the pages so you can. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and. The invention of hugo cabret book pima county public. The invention of hugo cabret book santa clara county. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick. Hugo visits the film academy library where etienne now works. Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, hugo lives in the walls of a busy paris train station, where his survival depends on. I should have got two as they both want it at the same time. The invention of hugo cabret verso the invention of hugo cabret book cover image.
Maybe it was the acting, maybe the pacing, or maybe its just that some movies work better than others when you already know whats going to happen for example, titanic is still an entertaining movie and you know how that one ends. See more ideas about hugo cabret, book study, hugo. The invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick scholastic. Kevin macleod sound effects are from the freesound project. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key. He is a twelveyearold boy who lives in a train station. The invention of hugo cabret is the basis for the martin scorsese film hugo. The first book well be reading for als book club is the invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick. Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, twelveyearold hugo lives in the walls of a busy paris train station, where his. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, hugos undercover life and his most precious secret are put in jeopardy.
Aug 04, 2011 the invention of hugo cabret is a different sort of book. I love this book i would recomend it to anyone 9 and up. The invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide brian. The invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick librarything. I would recommend this to people who love when books have a visionary view of whats going on and who love art in books. The invention of hugo cabret book hennepin county library. Apr 26, 2007 the first book well be reading for als book club is the invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick. The heavy reliance on the illustrations to tell the story increases suspense for the reader and helps the reader to better visualize the characters and events. Parttime clock keeper, parttime thief, he leads a life of quiet routine until he gets involved with an.
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. This is an amazing read, and if you need some summer reading ideas, this is for you. The invention of hugo cabret book charlotte mecklenburg. Hugos father, a clockmaker, passed away in a freak accident, and all he has left of him is an automaton and a notebook featuring sketches of that machine. The invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick overdrive. His secret home is etched out in the crevices of a busy paris train station. The invention of hugo cabret multigenre project melissa lange spring 2010 re 5 table of contents diary of hugo invitation to georges melies life in the movies movie poster brochure of automatons obituaries of hugos father and uncle diary of hugo since hugo was the main character in the book, i. Hes the kind of scrappy, smart kid that adults are constantly chasing after while they stomp around all elmer fuddlike, calling him a wascally wabbit. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The invention of hugo cabret book olathe public library. When twelveyearold hugo, an orphan living and repairing clocks within the walls of a paris train station in 1931, meets a mysterious toyseller and his goddaughter, his.
The invention of hugo cabret project melissas blog. I was still rewriting the book when i had to begin the final art. No waythis book uses illustrations not just to complement the story, but to tell it too. The book did a better job of conveying hugos feelings. My new book, the invention of hugo cabret, is a 550 page novel in words and pictures. If time is limited, record each word on an index card prior to the lesson to distribute to the students arbitrarily.
Hugo is a 2011 american adventure drama film with steampunk influences directed and produced by martin scorsese, and adapted for the screen by john logan. See more ideas about hugo cabret, hugo, caldecott medal. As students wrap of the the invention of hugo cabret book club, they will look at reasons why author brian selznick may have written the novel this way. Hugo 2011 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. With 284 pages of original drawings and combining elements of picture book, graphic novel, and film, brian selznick breaks open the novel form to create an. See more ideas about hugo cabret, hugo movie and martin scorsese. The story was inspired by the life of filmmaker george melies. Mar 01, 2007 brian selznick on a deleted scene from the invention of hugo cabret this is a finished drawing that i had to cut from the invention of hugo cabret. But he still somehow finds the time and optimism to be in awe of things.
The invention of hugo cabret tells the story of a young boy, hugo, who lives in a train station and spends his days winding the clocks. The book is simply amazing and is mostly pictures with a. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, hugos undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. The invention of hugo cabret library lessons four seperate lessons for grades 37. Hugo finds a book titled the invention of dreams with a drawing of the automaton, which he learns.
Author interview bookpage discover your next great book. This study guide consists of approximately 42 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the invention of hugo cabret. Parents need to know that brian selznicks poignant, magical caldecott medalwinning the invention of hugo cabret is set in a paris train station and features a 12yearold hero whos had a sad life. This weeks 5 books is about books that are wonderfully illustrated, where the illustrations tell as much of the story as the words do.
The invention of hugo cabret isnt a book in which one word comes after another, all marching in a straight line. With 284 pictures between the books 533 pages, the book depends as much on its pictures as it does on the words. The hardcover edition was released on january 30, 2007, and the paperback edition was released on june 2, 2008. Listen to invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick at. The invention of hugo cabret book edmonton public library. Discover what a fascinating place hugo s world can be.
Ive been interested in reading this book for a few months now because the media intrigued me. Its at once a picture book, a graphic novel, a rattling good yarn and an engaging celebration of the early days of the cinema. This is different to a normal colour picture book because our eyes would immediately be draw to the brightest colour. Rowling series, then hes bound to enjoy the invention of hugo cabret. The invention of hugo cabret part 1, chapter 3 part 1. Visual techniques used in the invention of hugo cabret all the pictures in the invention of hugo cabret are black and white. Where the invention of hugo cabret offers a single story told in words and pictures, wonderstruck weaves together two independent stories, set fifty years apart. The invention of hugo cabret audio library edition. Part 1, chapter 3 hugo approaches the old man as he closes up shop. The invention of hugo cabret is an american historical novel written and illustrated by brian selznick and published by scholastic. Free the invention of hugo cabret study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Buy the invention of hugo cabret 1 by brian selznick isbn. Display the the invention of hugo cabret word list visual.
The invention of hugo cabret is an example of historical fiction told in both pictures and words. The book is simply amazing and is mostly pictures with a few pages of text interspersed. Very informative about things to avoid that can kill you, or make you very ill. Brian selznicks the invention of hugo cabret 2007 follows. Enter the world of hugo cabret, a world of mysterious mechanisms, silent movies, unexpected friendships, and startling endings. The invention of hugo cabret caldecott medal book brian selznick isbn. The invention of hugo cabret listening books overdrive. The invention of hugo cabret printables, classroom activities. Paris is a beautiful city, known for art and culture, which. I is not for indian finding sensitive, accurate representations of navtive americans in childrens literature.
Melies heeft niet toevallig ooit in zon kraampje gewerkt. The invention of hugo cabret, 2008 caldecott medal winner. The invention of hugo cabret printables, classroom. With the invention of hugo cabret, the american illustratorauthor brian selznick seems to have invented a new kind of book. Reading a book with others is another way to enjoy a book. There was originally a scene in the story where this character, etienne, is working in a camera shop. In addition to the invention of hugo cabret, brian selznick is the illustrator of the caldecott honor winner, the dinosaurs of waterhouse hawkins, and the new york times best illustrated walt whitman. The pictures tell part of the story albeit a silent one as much as the writing. The invention of hugo cabret a novel in words and pictures book. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from hugos dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery. In the invention of hugo cabret, hugos got quite the hard knock life for such a little boyhe has to work on clocks, he lives in a train station, hes orphaned, and the list goes on. The boys had already checked this book out of library several times, and wanted their own.
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