The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

I live in Brooklyn, New York, and San Diego, California, with my husband David Serlin.įor a complete list of all my books, click here.

I also made three toy theater pieces, created the story for a new ballet by Christopher Wheeldon, drawn the 20th anniversary covers for the Harry Potter series and written the screenplay for the movie adaptation of my book Wonderstruck. Since then, I have illustrated many books for children, including Frindle by Andrew Clements, The Doll People by Ann Martin and Laura Godwin, Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride by Pam Muñoz Ryan, The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley, which received a 2001 Caldecott Honor, and Baby Monkey, Private Eye by written by David Serlin. My first book, The Houdini Box, which I both wrote and illustrated, was published in 1991 while I was still working at the bookstore. While I was at Eeyore’s I also painted the windows for holidays and book events. I learned all about children’s books from my boss Steve Geck who is now an editor of children’s books at Source Books. I studied at The Rhode Island School of Design and after I graduated from college I worked at Eeyore’s Books for Children in New York City. I have a sister who is a teacher, a brother who is a brain surgeon, and five nephews and one niece. My name is Brian Selznick and I’m the author and illustrator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret (the basis for Martin Scorsese's Oscar Winning Movie Hugo) as well as Wonderstruck and The Marvels. The characters (especially Hugo) are extremely real and as the story moves forward, the readers' curiosity and feelings about each person continue to grow.Hello there. The plot never lags, moving steadily forward, and ever drawing the reader deep into it's amazing layers. This unique book seamlessly blends pencil drawings and sparse narrative while effortlessly taking the reader on a fascinating journey into the world of an amazing young 16 year old boy in transition. The novel IS intended for teens and I MUST say that I bring an adult's opinion and eye to this story. Hugo Cabret gloriously transcends any genre, even defying it's categorization as a 'novel' to become a true artwork, compelling to all age groups.

Its such a great book with wonderful illustrations Its. Way above and beyond any average 'teen' read. The Invention Of Hugo Cabret, is a great book about a boy who lives in Paris and works with clocks.

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick