Orphan Hugo Cabret lives in a wall. His secret home is etched out in the crevices of a busy Paris train station. Part-time clock keeper, part-time thief, he leads a life of quiet routine until he gets involved with an eccentric, bookish young girl and an angry old man who runs a toy booth in the station. The Invention of Hugo Cabret unfolds its cryptic, magical story in a format that blends elements of picture book, novel, graphic novel, and film. Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Brian Selznick has fashioned an intricate puzzle story that binds the reader like a mesmerist's spell.
Whether you know a proud kindergarten graduate, a teen donning a cap and gown to get her high school diploma, or someone finishing the last exam for his college degree, a book is an outstanding gift to celebrate all his/her hard work and accomplishments. Here are ten choices that your giftee will enjoy for years to come.
Some older children love a good read; some enjoy ripping the paper off an exciting toy during the holidays; others love books and toys equally. Here are our picks for the “big kid” in your life.
It’s been a big week for page-to-screen adaptations, so buckle up, book nerds!
Words are incredibly powerful—any concept can be conveyed, argument turned aside, or feeling hurt with the use of just a few carefully-chosen words. Wars have been started and ended with words. The very foundations of society are, in fact, a bunch of words written down and agreed upon. But visuals—the way the words appear on […]
With late fall has come the cold, wind, and rain. The kind of weather that’s miserable to be out in, but perfect for lighting a fire and settling onto the couch. Here are seven middle grade mysteries to cozy up with on dreary days. What mysteries are you cozying up with this fall?