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An orphan and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy train station. He desperately believes a broken automaton will make his dreams come true. But when his world collides with an eccentric girl and a bitter old man, Hugo's undercover life are put in jeopard. Turn the pages, follow the illustrations and enter an unforgettable new world!
Trade review
An innovative novel, this blends elements of picture book, graphic novel and film to create a spell-binding mystery set in the streets of Paris. An orphan and a thief, Hugo and desperately believes a broken automaton will make his dreams come true. When his world collides with an eccentric girl and a bitter old man, his undercover life and most precious secret are put in jeopardy. With 284 b/w drawings, it has huge crossover appeal. Ages: 8-12yrs.
