I've just finished savoring Brian Selznick's new book. NPR ran a story about the book calling it "intricate" and "cinematic". (Click on over to the site for great background as well as the great story.) An illustrated novel, Invention of Hugo Cabret, goes beyond that genre. Detailed charcoal pictures zoom in and out like a film mixing the words and the art to give full story. Check it out from the library as soon as we get it or go pick up a copy for yourself - I can guarantee that you'll want to spend large chunks of time exploring the art and experiencing the story. If you want to go buy, Brian will be at Reading Reptile Tuesday September 20 so you can even get an autographed copy!
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