This is an amazing book. I picked it up while volunteering at a local summer library program, simply because the size and cover caught my eye. The story is interesting and content is acceptable. What really makes the story, however, are the beautiful illustrations.

It's not that good. For me, it is the most easy long book that I ever read. Great time waster..... wait, it didnt even take a day to read this, it took me 10 minutes.

This book is very cool and original. It's great story about a real person who lived but it's one of those "wouldn't it be cool if this really happened" stories. it has suspense, mystery,action, and relatable characters. It's a fun read!

It was an ok book.It was different and unique and the auther used a very different style. I reccomend to people who like books that explain everything with pictures and want to try something new.

it is perfect for your avid readers at home.

This book is fun and exciting as it follows Hugo on a trip down his memory lane, dredging up memories others would rather remain hidden. The Invention of Hugo Cabret deals with death of a loved one by taking a look at Hugo's feelings for his deceased father. Reluctant readers will find that a large portion of this story is told in pictures, dragging you into the story and making you want to read the portion that is text. The story is sweet and deals with making friends and old secrets. Some readers may find it interesting to look up some of Georges Méliès old films, as they play an extremely large part in the story. The art is detailed and intricate, portraying clearly the story, so strong readers will not feel that they have missed out on the story by most of it being told in art. Because a bit of the story deals with Hugo's father's death, his drunkard uncle, being an orphan in a Paris train station (in the early 1930's), younger readers may not enjoy or get as much out of this story as older readers will. Strong readers may find this quick despite its size, so it is a fun book to read multiple times.

My 9-yr-old son loved this book. So did I -- I read the whole thing in two sittings. The mix of cinematic and textual storytelling makes for a really dramatic narrative experience. Plus, the story is in part about the birth of cinema; it all works together so neatly. My son is a strong reader, but I can see this appealing to kids who aren't confident readers.

I read this recently, and I have to say I'm not overly impressed. The illustrations are gorgeous, but the story isn't what I expected. It's not bad, but honestly I prefer many other books over it. It's a nice story, but not very detailed and quite simple. However, over all, it does send a nice, positive message. Probably best for ages 8-12.