Official 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.
My Two Cents
I was a little leery of this book and to be honest, so was my 8 year old son - the amount and frequency of illustrations made it smell suspiciously of a "baby book" but on the other hand, the sheer amount of pages was a little frightening. But, in the end, this book was well worth every single session of reading aloud. It was a very different, very interesting read for both of us. No real violence, no real romance - enough action and chase scenes to keep it exciting - most of all, it was just a very engaging story of a boy trying to "find" his father and ultimately, himself.
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