If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Why did people scream and faint when they saw the first film about a train arriving. Brian selznicks the invention of hugo cabret is a cadecott medal winning book for upper elementary to middle school students about a boy who is determined to restore. Brian selznick primary author only author division. The invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick about the book.
Extra questions for hugo cabret flashcards quizlet. The invention of hugo cabret is the basis for the martin scorsese film hugo. 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. The weight of the book paired with the curiosity of the illustrations drew me in instantly. With 284 pictures between the books 533 pages, the book depends as much on its pictures as it does on the words. The invention of hugo cabret hugo cabret is an orphan boy who secretly maintains the clocks at a paris railway station. Brian selznick is currently considered a single author. 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. 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 picture. All the way through the talk, show pages that illustrate the text of the talk, using paper clips or postit notes to mark the pages so you can. If you have the book you could create powerpoint presentations combining the text and the images for reasons i have not included my versions of these. Buy the invention of hugo cabret 1 by brian selznick isbn. Pdf brian selznicks the invention of hugo cabret as a.
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. The invention of hugo cabret believing hugo has stolen the automaton, she runs home. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. I am super excited to talk about a book that i have only recently read for the first time, and that is the invention of hugo cabaret by brian selznick. But unlike most novels, the images in my new book dont just illustrate the story. Orphaned, alone, and homeless, he lives by stealing and scavenging, and no one is kind to him until late in the book. The question and answer section for the invention of hugo cabret is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. The invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick part i chapters 1 2 before you read the chapters. Topics about this book topics that mention this book. We have tons of study questions for you here, all completely free.
Hes the kind of scrappy, smart kid that adults are constantly chasing after while they stomp around all elmer fuddlike, calling him a wascally wabbit. The invention of hugo cabret is not exactly a novel, and its not quite a picture book, and its not really a graphic novel, or a flip book, or a movie, but a combination of all these things. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, hugos undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. The book is simply amazing and is mostly pictures with a. Brian selznicks the invention of hugo cabret as a mentor text for deep reading in elt article pdf available in international journal of english studies. The invention of hugo cabret lesson resources teaching. He is a twelveyearold boy who lives in a train station.
Where did hugo look for clues after trying the book store. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, hugo s undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. Apr 08, 2016 this scene shapes the backdrop of the invention of hugo cabret, where brian selznick transports us to a world of action, adventure, mysterious engineers and bookish heroines. Learn these words from brian selznicks captivating mystery, told through a combination of images and words. They discuss brian selznicks 2007 historical fiction steampunk book called the invention of hugo cabret which is about an orphan, clock keeper, and thief named hugo who lives in. Brian selznicks books have garnered countless accolades worldwide, and have been translated into more than 35 languages.
Brian selznicks compelling, cinematic narrative is a deft combination of visual and verbal storytelling in a novel full of mystery, intrigue, and the irresistible lure of possibility. The book is simply amazing and is mostly pictures with a few pages of text interspersed. This quiz lets you know how much you remembered the book the invention of hugo cabret what shape was isabelles key. Enter the world of hugo cabret, a world of mysterious mechanisms, silent movies, unexpected friendships, and startling endings. The invention of hugo cabret is an example of historical fiction told in both pictures and words. Discover what a fascinating place hugo s world can be. Jun 01, 2017 they discuss brian selznicks 2007 historical fiction steampunk book called the invention of hugo cabret which is about an orphan, clock keeper, and thief named hugo who lives in the walls of a. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, hugos undercover life, and his most precious secret, are. The invention of hugo cabret brian selznick adapted. The invention of hugo cabret is an american historical novel written and illustrated by brian selznick and published by scholastic. Apr 26, 2007 the first book well be reading for als book club is the invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick. Hugo and the old man in the toy booth each accuse the other of being a thief.
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With 284 pictures between the book s 533 pages, the book depends as much on its pictures as it does on the words. This 526page book is told in both words and pictures. Jan 26, 2008 brian selznicks obsessions with old french movies, automatons, clockworks and the filmmaker georges melies inspired the invention of hugo cabret, which earlier this month won the randolph. Reading a book with others is another way to enjoy a book. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, hugo s undercover life, and his most precious secret, are. The protagonist of the invention of hugo cabret is the very likeable boy, hugo cabret, who lives in a paris railway station. 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. Hugo is an orphan living in a train station in paris when he meets two strangers who will change his life. The invention of hugo cabret kindle edition by selznick.
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The invention of hugo cabret is a young adult mystery novel by brian selznick, told in both words and pictures. The invention of hugo cabret guided discussions books. The hugo cabret companion brian selznick takes readers on an intimate tour of the moviemaking process as his caldecott awardwinning book, the invention of hugo cabret, is turned into a 3d major motion picture by academy award winning director, martin scorsese. His fatheronce an horologistdied in a fire while repairing an automaton, a highly complex machine designed to look and to write like a human being. If you are the publisher or author of this book and. Why was hugo watching the old man and the young girl arguing in the toy. The invention of hugo cabret worksheets and literature unit.
Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, hugo lives in the walls of a busy paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. The invention of hugo cabret questions and answers. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Brian selznick the invention of hugo cabret youtube.
The first book well be reading for als book club is the invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick. The pictures tell part of the story albeit a silent one as much as the writing. When his uncle disappears, hugo must keep the clocks running smoothly to keep his secret life. Free the invention of hugo cabret study unit worksheets for teachers to print. 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 hardcover edition was released on january 30, 2007, and the paperback edition was released on june 2, 2008. How did hugo and isabelle know to look in the armoire. Each picture there are nearly three hundred pages of pictures. Brian selznicks compelling, cinematic narrative is a deft combination of visual. A vocabulary list featuring the invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick, part 1.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Aug 04, 2011 the invention of hugo cabret is a different sort of book. The amazing world of brian selznick discussion guide. Hugo follows, and inadvertently crushes his hand in the front door. This scene shapes the backdrop of the invention of hugo cabret, where brian selznick transports us to a world of action, adventure, mysterious engineers and. The invention of hugo cabret reading for comprehension. 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. As he keeps his hidden existence, he befriends a girl he meets at the toy store, and, eventually, the man who runs the toy store. Hugos uncle maintained the clocks in a paris train station. The invention of hugo cabret is a different sort of book. The invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick, part 1. 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. Hugo s uncle maintained the clocks in a paris train station.