The Invention of Hugo Cabret (2008)

Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives hidden within the walls of a bustling Paris train station, guarding secrets that keep him safe. When his path crosses with a curious girl and a bitter old toymaker, a chain of mysteries begins to unfold - filled with a cryptic drawing, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a message from his late father.

Blending novel, picture book, graphic storytelling, and cinematic pacing, Brian Selznick creates a breathtaking reading experience. With more than three hundred pages of original drawings, this inventive and spellbinding story reimagines what a book can be.