From Amazon: "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."

I picked this up from Goodwill in December 2020 and am just now registering it. It will go to claudiu in the Wish List Tag game as soon as I read it.

This was a quick read and quite entertaining! I had anticipated that it would be "fantasy," which is why I suggested it to claudiu, but it is not fantasy, it's historical fiction. Either way, it's good. Hope you enjoy it claudiu!

Mailed to claudiu via Media Mail. Enjoy!

What a gorgeous book! Thank you so so much!

😳 ciloma