The Invention of Hugo Cabret

De: Brian Selznick

Narrado por: Jeff Woodman

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.©2007 Brian Selznick (P)2006 Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved. SCHOLASTIC and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Scholastic Inc.

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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)

engaging story for the whole family

Our family read the book last year when it came out, and it appealed to both my 5 year old son and 7 year old daughter. The book is VERY visual, however, with nearly 1/4 of the pages being full (and very detailed) black and white illustrations that evoke the silent film era that the book refers to. The illustrations actually move the plot of the book forward, so I was skeptical about the ability of an audiobook to do justice to the book. They solve the dilemma of several pages of wordless pictures by resorting to old-style radio sound effects, which work fairly well, and also call to mind days gone by.

The book made a car trip go by quickly for everyone, and the kids wanted to start it over again. I'd recommend the story highly, but strongly suggest that you read the book as well in order to really experience Hugo's adventure.

Cute story and easy listen

I didn't realize when I bought it, but this seems to be a kids book. It's a cute story and very easy to listen too.

LOVE this, I hope the movie is as good

Would you listen to The Invention of Hugo Cabret again? Why?

Yes

Any additional comments?

I don't care if this is a kid's book. It was wonderful. Just delightful. I hope the movie does it justice.

This guy knows how to tell a story!!!

If you could sum up The Invention of Hugo Cabret in three words, what would they be?

Great invention!

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite was Pappa George. He was the original, the mind behind the magic, the wise and slowly fading glow. He was the teacher; he just didn't know that he was still doing it.

What does Jeff Woodman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Loved the sound effects in the background. Great touch. It fit the story well. Jeff's voice was soothing when needed and rough at the right times. Well read. I would listen to more read by him.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes and glad I did

My children listened with rapt attention!

If you could sum up The Invention of Hugo Cabret in three words, what would they be?

Vivid, magical and fun.

What did you like best about this story?

We enjoyed the suspense and the magical quality of the story.

Which character – as performed by Jeff Woodman – was your favorite?

Our favorite character was the toy maker.

Any additional comments?

My only disappointment is that with the audio version of this book, you miss the rich illustrations in the book. But my children had the unique experience of being able to conjure their very own images while they listened to the engaging story.

My kids and I loved this.

My 8 and 6 year old loved this story. We have the actual book so we had the wonderful illustrations to look at too. They are amazing and I wish they were included with the download.

A magical story

Any additional comments?

This is a children's book but still a good story for all. It blends fiction with history in an uplifting way.
See the movie too! It really leveraged the magic of the book.

10 and 12 year olds loved it

it was a short book, but the kids really enjoyed it. they want to check the book out of the library to see the illustrations, but they saw the movie after we heard the audio book and enjoyed that as well.

what an intruiging story

I listened to this book during a long drive, with my mother (in her sixties), my son (six), and myself (30's). This book kept all of our interest, and we could all follow the story line. The sound effects during this reading were great, keeping it interesting and fun. The narrator did a great job, with old timie radio images popping up in my mind throughout. And the story itself shows why they would turn it in to a movie (which was also fabulous), with heart-felt emotions being felt when this poor boy's plight is made clear. I recommend it for all ages!

Best Book Ever!

Where does The Invention of Hugo Cabret rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

First audiobook

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Invention of Hugo Cabret?

The end! Don't want to spoil it - but it was surprising!

What about Jeff Woodman’s performance did you like?

good character voices

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Some parts made me laugh out loud!