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Guest post by Superboy: A great book

Feb 7th, 2008 by lapazfarm

Today I welcome a guest poster to my blog-12yo Superboy. He has a book he would like to recommend, so without further ado, here is what Superboy has to say:

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznik, is a great book about a 12yo boy who lives in Paris and secretly works as timekeeper in the train station. Hugo is an orphan and all he has of his parents is his father’s automaton-a mechanical man sitting at a desk with a pen in his hand. Hugo wants to fix the automaton because he is lonely, and has to steal parts from a toy booth to fix it. I really liked how part of the story is told through the many great pictures in the book. The only problem is that it had so many pictures that I finished the book way too quickly. Anyone who likes to read about magic, Paris, or inventions would love this book. Ages 10 and up.

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10 Responses to “Guest post by Superboy: A great book”

on 07 Feb 2008 at 9:43 pm1 Robin

Thanks, Superboy! I’m sure my 10 yo would love this. And guess what? His birthday is Sunday. Is that great timing, or what?
on 08 Feb 2008 at 6:00 am2 Dawn

Thanks, Superboy! I’ll be reading your review to my Bookworm when he wakes up. He is scheduled to read this for his Book Group next month.
on 08 Feb 2008 at 3:42 pm3 Alice Gunther

Good to know! Thank you! We will be sure to pick up a copy of this book. My children will get a kick out of it.
on 08 Feb 2008 at 5:36 pm4 Chrissy

Thank you for the wonderful review. I will let me son know about it. You did a great job.
on 08 Feb 2008 at 6:12 pm5 Jennifer

Thanks for this review – I’ll be sure to mark it on a list for my daughter. I especially appreciate the age recommendation.
on 08 Feb 2008 at 7:01 pm6 Karen Edmisten

This book sounds so fun and interesting! My girls love magic and they might love to take a look at this one! Thanks for the tip!
on 08 Feb 2008 at 8:57 pm7 Melissa Wiley

Ooh, this sounds intriguing! I can’t wait to check it out–sounds right up my Jane’s alley. Thanks for the review!
on 08 Feb 2008 at 10:46 pm8 Rhonda

I think that this is a book that my girls would be interested in. I will have them place it in their wish list. Thank you for sharing the information.
on 09 Feb 2008 at 3:22 am9 Margaret in Minnesota

When I went to reserve this book online at our library, my “hold queue position” was 31. This MUST be a good book–or, at least, a popular one! Eventually, though, I’ll be able to share my 10-year-old son and will let you know what we think. Thanks for reviewing it!
on 09 Feb 2008 at 3:24 am10 Margaret in Minnesota

Um…I meant to say “Share ‘it with’ my 10-year-old”…as I have no intention of sharing my son!