The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Title
The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Library Link
The invention of Hugo Cabret : a novel in words and pictures

Selznick, Brian.New York : Scholastic Press, c2007.Year: c2007Format: BOOK

10 Second ReviewFollows the adventures of a young orphan living in a train station. While taking care of the stations clocks, he has developed a knack for fixing toys. This is useful because he needs these skills to fix the strange automata he has found.

With almost 300 pages of illustrations, this book redefines the concept of a graphic novel. While there are no captions to the images, skipping the pictures will mean missing important story elements. A fascinating example of the true potential of the graphic novel format.

Don't dismiss this book because it's in the 'kids' section.

Notes
Caldecott Winner

Learning CurveLow: Good for new readers

Reading OrderN/a

Y: The Last Man

Title
Y: The Last Man - Unmanned

Library Link
Y : the last man : unmanned

Last man unmannedNew York, N.Y. : DC Comics, c2003.Year: c2003Format: BOOK

10 Second Review
An amorous helper monkey, an unemployed escape artist, a doctor giving birth to her own clone and a mysterious agent join forces to investigate why all the men on Earth have died.

Excellent story line and good art make this an enjoyable book.
A must for comic fans and a great introduction for those new to comics.

Notes
Earns its 'Mature Audiences' Label

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
Y The Last Man: Unmanned
Y The Last Man: Cycles
Y The Last Man: One Small Step
Y The Last Man: Safe word
Y The Last Man: Ring of Truth
Y The Last Man: Girl on Girl
Y The Last Man: Paper Dolls
Y The Last Man: Kimono Dragons
Y The Last Man: Mother Land
Y The Last Man: Why's and Wherefores