The Invention of Hugo Cabret
17 journalers for this copy...
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.
What an amazing book! I just had to buy to read before seeing the movie "Hugo".
Beautiful story and illustations. I will never say that I don't read graphic novels anymore!
Beautiful story and illustations. I will never say that I don't read graphic novels anymore!
Taking to the February BookCrossing meet-up at the Joshua Tree Café.
Please do not release, but return to Fracula when it has made its rounds!
Please do not release, but return to Fracula when it has made its rounds!
Picked up this book at the Calgary BookCrossing February meeting. I've heard good things about this book. Looks interesting!
Don't be misled by how thick the book is. It's worth reading. The mix of text and images was different and I really liked it. It's a book and a graphic novel in one, sort of. And I thought this was a fantasy book, but it's not. It's based in truth. There are robots that can draw. Look them up after you've read the book.
I'm picking up the movie, too, to see how it was adapted for the screen.
I'm picking up the movie, too, to see how it was adapted for the screen.
Journal Entry 6 by locker-monster at Joshua Tree Café, Edmonton Trail in Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, April 14, 2012
Released 12 yrs ago (4/14/2012 UTC) at Joshua Tree Café, Edmonton Trail in Calgary, Alberta Canada
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
Releasing this book at the Calgary BookCrossing April meet-up. If it didn't go home with somebody, it's on the bookshelf.
Grabbed at Calgary get together
I had already seen the movie before being handed the book, so I already knew the story line, but I really loved reading it. The format between the written story and the drawn story was very well done, and I liked the writing style. Sadly I didn't much care for the girl's character in the book, but the rest were great. I loved the art work and wish there was more! Loved the ending!
Thanks for the great read!
Thanks for the great read!
Passed on to another Book Crosser at get together
Picked up at our August meet up. Adding to my really large TBR pile.
What a fantastic book! I loved the mix of drawings and words to tell the story. Surprisingly this was a very fast read, don't let it's weight fool you. I saw the movie before reading this and really enjoyed it as well.
Taking this to September's "Darkness" themed meeting.
Are you in the Calgary area and interested in meeting up with other Calgary BookCrossers? Please check out our facebook group, "BookCrossing Calgary" for details on how. Meeting are held on the second Saturday of every month starting at 11am. Location is unknown, please PM me for information. New Crossers are always welcome.
Are you in the Calgary area and interested in meeting up with other Calgary BookCrossers? Please check out our facebook group, "BookCrossing Calgary" for details on how. Meeting are held on the second Saturday of every month starting at 11am. Location is unknown, please PM me for information. New Crossers are always welcome.
Controlled release from Calgary Book Crossing meeting Cravings restaurant October 11, 2014
Wonderful story ! book is deceiving as it looks like a huge read but comes with drawings so I read the entire book in less than an hour.
wonderful story !! loved that it came with pictures and for size of book was a quick read.
Safely in my hands
Great book! Yes, as others say....it is a fast read...honestly about an hour. The only "problem" is that I was so interested in the words part of the story, that I didn't really appreciate the beautiful art work.
Didn't realize there is a movie...will check it out!
I was very lucky that we had the movie so I could watch it today....not as good as the book but cute anyways!
Didn't realize there is a movie...will check it out!
I was very lucky that we had the movie so I could watch it today....not as good as the book but cute anyways!
I am taking this book to our monthly bookcrossers meet up at Cravings - the second Saturday of every month- to pass on to the next reader.
Picked up at the Feb meeting.
Taking to the April Identity meeting. What a wonderful book!
To the finder:
Calgary has an active group of BookCrossers that meet to swap books and discuss book crossing every second Saturday of the month at 11am at Cravings Market on Fairmount Drive SE. We always love to meet new crossers, so please join us any time you like!
To the finder:
Calgary has an active group of BookCrossers that meet to swap books and discuss book crossing every second Saturday of the month at 11am at Cravings Market on Fairmount Drive SE. We always love to meet new crossers, so please join us any time you like!
Picked this up at the April BookCrossing meeting. I've seen the movie but am looking forward to read the story. I enjoy the style of the book, told in a combination of words and drawings.
I enjoyed reading this very much. It had been a long time since I saw the movie so I didn't remember the finer points. I really tried to take my time and study the drawings to carry me through the story.
Taking this book to the July Book Crossing meeting to be enjoyed by the next reader.
Picked this up at the July Calgary BookCrossing meetup.
Looks like a very interesting read. I'm always drawn to the use of art in non-graphic novels.
Looks like a very interesting read. I'm always drawn to the use of art in non-graphic novels.
Great book. I loved how the drawings both quickened the action scenes and froze the intimate moments. Plus, there is a sense of accomplishment reading a 500 page book in an hour :)
Bringing to the Calgary December BookCrossing meetup.
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No takers this meeting, so holding on to this for the next reader.
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No takers this meeting, so holding on to this for the next reader.
Picked up March Calgary Meeting
Will Release at Calgary Craves monthly meeting
Picked up this book at the Calgary bookcrossing meeting at Cravings Market on Feb 11/17
I loved the art style in this book, and once I learned the story was based on a true story I was even more intrigued.
An overall easy read, don't worry about the thickness of the book there are lots of pictures ;)
An overall easy read, don't worry about the thickness of the book there are lots of pictures ;)
Releasing this book at the monthly book crossing meeting at Cravings Market Restaurant.
I just picked this book at our Book Crossing Meeting Jan 13 and haven't ready it yet, but really looking forward to it.
This is the most amazing book. The book looks intimidating by it's size,but the Brian Selznick is a genius as he writes this book with text and pictures he has illustrated himself. He writes the text and continues with pictures which tell the story and then he continues to write. It was a very good and endearing book. This book is a masterpiece and should be read by all.
This is the most amazing book. The book looks intimidating by it's size,but Brian Selznick is a genius as he writes this book with text and pictures he has illustrated himself. He writes the text and continues with pictures which tell the story and then he continues to write. It was a very good and endearing book. This book is a masterpiece and should be read by all.
An excellent story told with illustrations by the author about a young boy who kept time going
I've been avoiding this book since I wasn't a major fan of Wonderstruck, but this one sounds a lot more interesting. Looking forward to the read!
I didn't like wonderstruck since it felt gimmicky to me, and to a point, I feel the same about this book. But the plot was much more enjoyable even though I didn't care much for how insensitive the main characters were. Especially Isabelle.
Will be brought back to Calgary Bookcrossing and handed off.
Will be brought back to Calgary Bookcrossing and handed off.
Picked up from the July Calgary BookCrossing Meeting.
Picked up at the Sept. 2021 Book Crossing meeting
Brought to the Dec. 18/2022 Book Crossing meeting.
I loved the illustrations that helped tell this story.
Brought to the Dec. 18/2022 Book Crossing meeting.
I loved the illustrations that helped tell this story.
picked up at the December 2022 meeting
Returned to me at the October 2023 meet-up of Calgary BookCrossers.
