Brian selznick on a deleted scene from the invention of hugo cabretthis is a finished drawing that i had to cut from the invention of hugo cabret. When the story begins, it is 1931, in paris, in a large train station that is the home of 12yearold hugo cabret. The book is simply amazing and is mostly pictures with a few pages of text interspersed. Hugos father passed away, leaving him to learn how to be responsible early in life. With the invention of hugo cabret, the american illustratorauthor brian selznick seems to have invented a new kind of book. The plot is as complex and intriguing as the characters are. Oct 01, 2007 buy the invention of hugo cabret 1 by brian selznick isbn. Hugo cabret s character traits hugo is an orphan who has experienced both happiness and hardships in his 12 years of life. The invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick alibris. He tends to all the clocks in the station, keeping them wound and running smoothly. All characters appearing in the invention of hugo cabret and its 2011 movie adaptation. The invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick librarything.
The invention of hugo cabret is an american historical novel written and illustrated by brian selznick and published by scholastic. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. My favourite character is isabelle because she is quite adventurous. This quiz lets you know how much you remembered the book the invention of hugo cabret what shape was isabelles key. Main characters the invention of hugo cabret wikipedia. Take notes on the setting, plot, problems, characters, and solution. Cabret, a young orphan boy who repairs and runs the clocks in a parisian train station. If shown, the year indicates when the book was first published.
Hugo lives at the station and he is in charge of the clocks all over the station. The protagonist of the invention of hugo cabret is the very likeable boy, hugo cabret, who lives in a paris railway station. The invention of hugo cabret multigenre project melissa lange spring 2010 re 5 table of contents diary of hugo invitation to georges melies life in the movies movie poster brochure of automatons obituaries of hugos father and uncle diary of hugo since hugo was the main character in the book, i. Also there is isabelle, the adoptive daughter of the famed film maker and magician, georges melies. Pdf the invention of hugo cabret book by brian selznick.
The invention of hugo cabret unfolds its cryptic, magical story in a format that blends elements of picture book, novel, graphic novel, and film. The invention of hugo cabret is an american historical novel written and illustrated by brian. Download the invention of hugo cabret online book pdf. This is different to a normal colour picture book because our eyes would immediately be draw to the brightest colour.
Enter the world of hugo cabret, a magical mixture of graphic novel, picture book and film narrative which, says judy clark, will obsess your class for weeks wellknown illustrator brian selznicks intriguing the invention of hugo cabret is a real treasure. Character profile for hugo cabret from the invention of hugo cabret. Of course, soon hugos life of thievery and clockwork is challenged when he is caught thieving. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of. Then his alcoholic uncle claude ray winstone, who is the responsible for keeping the station clocks working but vanished. There are many factors contributing to the focus of this picture, including. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. As students wrap of the the invention of hugo cabret book club, they will look at reasons why author brian selznick may have written the novel this way. The invention of hugo cabret is one of the first chapter books to win a caldecott medal and is cleverly written and illustrated by brian selznick and it is about how an orphaned boy named hugo finds out the secrets contained in his most prized possessiona mechanical man from his dead father. Hugo s father hugo s father may only have a short sequence in the book but he is a pivotal character the drives hugo to accomplish his goals. Brian selznick is the caldecott medalwinning creator of the new york times bestsellers the invention of hugo cabret, adapted into martin scorseses oscarwinning hugo, wonderstruck, adapted into todd hayness eponymous movie, and the marvels. Parents need to know that brian selznicks poignant, magical caldecott medalwinning the invention of hugo cabret is set in a paris train station and features a 12yearold hero whos had a sad life.
Its rare to find a book that leaves you speechless, but this is one of them. In the end, it is revealed that hugo made his own automaton that wrote and drew the entire book of the invention of hugo cabret. The invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick part i chapters 1 2 before you read the chapters. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick. Its at once a picture book, a graphic novel, a rattling good yarn and an engaging celebration of the early days of the cinema. Brian selznick on a deleted scene from the invention of hugo cabret this is a finished drawing that i had to cut from the invention of hugo cabret. Free the invention of hugo cabret study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Buy the invention of hugo cabret 1 by brian selznick isbn.
These include novels, short stories, graphic novels and comic books. We think that even those thefts are pretty understandable. He also won the caldecott honor for the dinosaurs of waterhouse hawkins in 2002. With no adult caretaker, hugo must hide from the station inspector to avoid. Characters found in brian selznicks novels the invention of hugo cabret, wonderstruck and the. Jan 25, 2011 enter the world of hugo cabret, a magical mixture of graphic novel, picture book and film narrative which, says judy clark, will obsess your class for weeks wellknown illustrator brian selznicks intriguing the invention of hugo cabret is a real treasure. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The invention of hugo cabret is a young adult mystery novel by brian selznick, told in both words and pictures. Choose from 114 different sets of hugo cabret flashcards on quizlet.
Characters found in brian selznicks novels the invention of hugo cabret, wonderstruck and the marvels, as well as in hugo movie and wonderstruck movie. He had to make it seem like his uncle was still around. Selznick received the 2008 caldecott medal for the invention of hugo cabret. Among the celebrated picture books selznick has illustrated are the caldecott honor book the dinosaurs of waterhouse hawkins by barbara kerley, and. All the pictures in the invention of hugo cabret are black and white. Hugo cabret in the invention of hugo cabret shmoop. This book tells you of the adventures hugo cabret had while trying to fix. I make up characters in my head, and then i wait until i meet someone in real life who i think looks like that imaginary character. The invention of hugo cabret is a fun entertaning read hugo is a young orphan and you then start to wonder why would a young kid live in a train station,what happens to his uncle,why does he have this automation,and why does he have to fix the clocks. The invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick overdrive. This book is my second book by selznick and it follows the character of hugo cabret, a young orphan who is in hiding. Nov 23, 2011 hugo s father jude law was a watchmaker that had taught hugo how to fix clocks and gadgets and died in a fire in his workshop. Lets take a look at some memorable quotes from the book and what they mean.
Its storyline is drawn from incredible, real, almost unbelievable events. Papa georges sure seems like your typical grumpy old. The invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The invention of hugo cabret is the basis for the martin scorsese film hugo.
Hugo cabret is the main character and principle protagonist in the novel the invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick. The invention of hugo cabret is a heartwarming adventure and a true classic. The invention of hugo cabret hugo character traits by leah. The invention of hugo cabret brian selznick, author, brian selznick, illustrator. Download the invention of hugo cabret online book pdf half sketches create a story in pictures too, relevant history. If you are the publisher or author of this book and. His uncle disappeared, leaving him to be independent which causes him to. The invention of hugo cabret hugo character traits by.
The book looks thick, but more than half of the pages are full. The invention of hugo cabret quiz goodreads share book. Lets explore this touching story of an orphan boy living and working in a french. The main character, hugo, is a 12yearold boy who is an orphan. After all, hugo s alone in the world, and that automaton is pretty much the only friend he has. Ive used the lessons i learned from remy charlip and other masters of the picture book to create something that is not a exactly a novel, not quite a. This storybook kid is not exactly the perfect picture of good behavior. The novel revolves round 12yearold orphan, hugo cabret, who lives in an old apartment above a train station in paris, where he tends to the 27 clocks in the building each day. Once i have finished reading the invention of hugo cabret, you and your partner will be responsible for creating 2 genre pieces, a reflection paper, and a presentation for the class. The heavy reliance on the illustrations to tell the story increases suspense for the reader and helps the reader to better visualize the characters and events. Hugo s father passed away, leaving him to learn how to be responsible early in life.
Then his alcoholic uncle claude ray winstone, who is the responsible for keeping the station clocks working but vanished months ago, brings hugo to work with him. The invention of hugo cabret characters gradesaver. Learn hugo cabret with free interactive flashcards. The hardcover edition was released on january 30, 2007, and the paperback edition was released on june 2, 2008. He is surrounded by a strong supporting cast, especially two brilliant female characters, his friend cj and his cousin roxie, as well as his feisty and wise granddaddy. Throughout the book, you will need to take notes to help you with the finished project. Those who loved the invention of hugo cabret, by brian selznick, will enjoy these engaging interactive activities that bring the book to life. From train stations to machines and movies to magic, hugo s life is changed when he meets isabelle in the invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick. But unlike most novels, the images in my new book dont just illustrate the story. This scene shapes the backdrop of the invention of hugo cabret, where brian selznick transports us to a world of action, adventure. But he also steals some notso necessary things, like the windup toy and even the magic book at the bookstore, which etienne winds up buying for him. Caldecott honorwinning authorillustrator brian selznick has fashioned an intricate puzzle story that binds the reader like a mesmerists spell. The invention of hugo cabret project melissas blog.
Explore the invention of hugo cabret, an online literary experience from scholastic s flashlight readers, gives fans of brian selznicks the invention of hugo cabret more from their favorite read with activities, slideshows, video, and much more students can. The invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick is a captivating story presented in both writing and pictures. An orphan who lives at the train station, constantly avoiding the authorities who will try to return him to the custody of his. Hugo is twelve years old when the story opens, and is an orphan who lives in a dingy apartment over a train station in paris where he works as a timekeeper, repairing, adjusting, and winding the 27 clocks in the station. After moving to the train station after his father died, he became used to stealing. Hugo doesnt really know what hes getting himself into when he meets isabelle.
Buy the invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick online at alibris. Listen and watch the author share his writing and illustrating process of the book with inventing hugo cabret. He graduated from the rhode island school of design and then worked for three years at eeyores books for children in manhattan while working on his first book, the houdini box. Orphaned, alone, and homeless, he lives by stealing and scavenging, and no one is kind to him until late in the book. The main character, hugo, is a 12yearold boy who is an. Aug 04, 2011 the invention of hugo cabret unfolds its cryptic, magical story in a format that blends elements of picture book, novel, graphic novel, and film. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are hugo cabret, george melies. Invention hugo cabret by selznick, first edition abebooks passion for books. Hugo s father is only seen as a part of hugo s memory but even during the most serious or loving moments hugo always thinks about his dad whom he loves and admires so much. Brian selznicks books have garnered countless accolades worldwide, and have been translated into more than 35 languages. Invention hugo cabret by selznick, first edition abebooks.
Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. This list is comprised of some of the most recognizable names from fictional books. The book has been awarded with caldecott medal 2008, book sense book of the year award for childrens literature 2008 and many others. Real lastcentury french pioneer filmmaker georges malia. It is mentioned in the book that he could fix almost everything. The invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick, hardcover. There was originally a scene in the story where this character, etienne, is working in a camera shop. I was still rewriting the book when i had to begin the final art. Hugo is very skilled with clockworks and machines of all kind, he was first brought to the station by his uncle as an apprentice clock keeper. Hugo cabrets character traits hugo is an orphan who has experienced both happiness and hardships in his 12 years of life. Brian selznicks the invention of hugo cabret is not your everyday childrens novel. With 284 pictures between the books 533 pages, the book depends as much on its pictures as it does on the words. A character who only appears twice in the book, the first time being when she found out that hugo was stealing her and monsieur fricks croissant.