Selznick, B. (2007). The invention of Hugo Cabret: A novel in words and pictures. New York: Scholastic Press.
A story about 12-year-old orphan, Hugo Cabret, who must carry on with life as he tends to 27 clocks as an apprentice timekeeper under the direction and care of his uncle. Eventually his uncle dies and he must continue with his work discreetly bringing no attention to himself as he fears being kicked out due to a lack of guardianship. Simultaneously he is working on an invention his father was working on before he died and feels the need to finish fixing the automaton by stealing toys until he is caught by the storeowner as he takes his notebook which contains drawing and notes he took as his father worked on the invention. Then the plot takes a turn when he befriends the storeowner's goddaughter who promises to get the notebook back from him who owns a heart-shaped necklace, the missing piece to the get the automaton to work. In the end, it turns out that the drawing the automaton revealed was from a film Georges, the storeowner, created. Georges reveals to Hugo that he left the film industry behind after so much competition and tragic events. Georges then develops a beautiful relationship with Hugo, who both share a passion for mechanics. Eventually, he and his wife adopt him. The plot and illustrations go hand in hand, thus developing a sense of mystery.
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