The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. 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. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery.

6SM have been thoroughly hooked on their Guided Reading text so far this half term as they navigate their way through the story, mainly told in illustrations. Will all the secrets reveal themselves?

Edward - "I really hope that we find out about the automaton! I wonder who it belongs to?"

Rosie - "I just can't put it down, I'm hooked! I hope Papa Georges tells everyone who he really is!"