The Invention of Hugo Cabret
by Brian Selznick
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- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Mystery
- Picture Book
Year Published 2007
Word Count 25,083
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 820L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 113692, 4 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
- History
- Subject Headings
- Railroad stations--Fiction
- Robots--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
- Orphans--Fiction
- Third Republic, 1870-1940
- Paris (France)
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | Orphans & Foster Homes
- Orphans
- France--History--Third Republic, 1870-1940--Fiction
- 1870-1940
- Melies, Georges
- History
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- MeÌlieÌ€s, Georges, 1861-1938--Juvenile fiction
- France
- Paris (France)--History--1870-1940--Fiction
- MeÌlieÌ€s, Georges, 1861-1938--Fiction
- Railroad stations
- Robots
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Brian Selznick about The Invention of Hugo Cabret
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Brian Selznick
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In-depth Written Interview with Brian Selznick
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Mystery Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 19
Meet-the-Author Recording with Brian Selznick
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In-depth Written Interview with Brian Selznick
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On inspiration for the book with Brian Selznick
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On the book's format with Brian Selznick
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On readers' sense of accomplishment with Brian Selznick
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Audiobook Insights from Brian Selznick
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Interview with Brian Selznick
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Interview with Brian Selznick
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Interview with Brian Selznick
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Interview with Brian Selznick
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Interview with Brian Selznick
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Interview with Brian Selznick
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Interview with Brian Selznick
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Interview with Brian Selznick
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Interview with Brian Selznick
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May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture, 2015, given by Brian Selznick
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On choosing a career with Brian Selznick
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On his bookstore education with Brian Selznick
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On his love of cinema with Brian Selznick
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 9
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Mystery Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Lesson Plan from LibrarySparks
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Reading Group Guide from Scholastic
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Common Core Guide from Scholastic
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Discussion Questions from AdLit
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Book Readings 3
Audiobook Excerpt
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Jeff Woodman
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Brian Selznick
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Book Trailers 1
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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 7
Randolph Caldecott Medal, 1938-2025
Winner, 2008
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2008
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2025
Selection, 2008
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2008
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2024
Selection, 2007
NYT Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2024
Selection, 2007
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