Reviews
Awards and Praises for The Invention of Hugo Cabret (partial listing): 2008 Caldecott Medal winner National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book Quill Award Winner Borders Original Voices Finalist Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the Year Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A true masterpiece."--Publishers Weekly, starred review Evokes wonder . . . like a silent film on paper."--The New York Times Visually stunning . . . raises the bar."--San Antonio Express-News Shatters conventions."--School Library Journal, starred review Complete genius."--The Horn Book, starred review, Awards and Praises for The Invention of Hugo Cabret (partial listing): 2008 Caldecott Medal winner National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book Quill Award Winner Borders Original Voices Finalist Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the Year Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year "A true masterpiece."- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Evokes wonder . . . like a silent film on paper."- The New York Times "Visually stunning . . . raises the bar."- San Antonio Express-News "Shatters conventions."- School Library Journal , starred review "Complete genius."- The Horn Book , starred review , Praise for Wonderstruck "[A] captivating, affecting novel...so gripping you can't flip the pages fast enough" -- The National Post "This is a big, beautiful book, a compulsive read, a veritable cabinet of wonders itself." -- The Globe and Mail "[A] miracle of a book." -- Movie Entertainment Magazine "[E]ngrossing, intelligent, beautifully engineered and expertly told in word and image." -- New York Times Book Review *"Selznick follows his Caldecott-winning The Invention of Hugo Cabret with another illustrated novel that should cement his reputation as one of the most innovative storytellers at work today." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review *"[A] thing of wonder to behold." -- School Library Journal , starred review *"[ Wonderstruck ] is a gift for the eye, mind, and heart." -- Boolist , starred reivew *"Visually stunning, completely compelling, Wonderstruck demonstrates a mastery and maturity that proves that, yes, lightning can strike twice." -- Kirkus , starred review "There are puzzles at the core of this moving and ingenious story that make it likely to stay with children ages 9 to 15 long after they have finished reading." -- The Wall Street Journal "Brian Selznick's lovely story will likely find its own place in the hearts of young people who yearn for a world of their own." -- National Public Radio, Select Praise for Wonderstruck : * "Selznick's story has the makings of a kid-pleasing classic...Another illustrated novel that should cement his reputation as one of the most innovative storytellers at work today." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "The way that the stories of Ben and Rose echo one another, and then finally connect, is a thing of wonder to behold." -- School Library Journal , starred review * "A gift for the eye, mind, and heart." -- Booklist , starred review * "Visually stunning, completely compelling, Wonderstruck demonstrates a mastery and maturity that proves that, yes, lightning can strike twice." -- Kirkus , starred review Awards and Distinctions for The Invention of Hugo Cabret : 2008 Randolph Caldecott Medal National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller #1 BookSense Bestseller Select Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret : * "A true masterpiece." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Fade to black and cue the applause!" -- Kirkus , starred review * "Complete genius." - The Horn Book Magazine , starred review * "Breathtaking." -- School Library Journal , starred review * "It's wonderful. Take that overused word literally: Hugo Cabret evokes wonder." -- New York Times Book Review , Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret : 2008 Randolph Caldecott Medal National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller #1 BookSense Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2007 Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2007 Kirkus Best Book of 2007 New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing American Library Association Notable Children 's Book American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults 2007 Quill Award Winner * "A true masterpiece." - Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Fade to black and cue the applause!" - Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Complete genius." - The Horn Book Magazine, starred review * "Breathtaking." - School Library Journal , starred review * "An original and creative integration of art and text." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ,starred review * "It's wonderful. Take that overused word literally: Hugo Cabret evokes wonder." - New York Times Book Review * "A fast-paced treat for tweens." - People magazine * "Captivating." - Los Angeles Times Book Review * "If your kid loves the J.K. Rowling series, then he's bound to enjoy The Invention of Hugo Cabret ..." - Good Housekeeping magazine, Awards and Praises for The Invention of Hugo Cabret (partial listing): 2008 Caldecott Medal winner National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book Quill Award Winner Borders Original Voices Finalist Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the Year Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year "A true masterpiece."-Publishers Weekly, starred review "Evokes wonder . . . like a silent film on paper."-The New York Times "Visually stunning . . . raises the bar."-San Antonio Express-News "Shatters conventions."-School Library Journal, starred review "Complete genius."-The Horn Book, starred review, Awards and Praise for Wonderstruck :#1 New York Times BestsellerNew York Times Notable Children's BookALA Notable Children's BookParents' Choice Gold WinnerPublishers Weekly Best Book "Engrossing, intelligent, beautifully engineered and expertly told in word and image." -- The New York Times "Moving and ingenious . . ." -- The Wall Street Journal "Brian Selznick proves to be that rare creator capable of following one masterpiece-- The Invention of Hugo Cabret --with another even more brilliantly executed." -- Washington Post "Another entrancing, exquisitely illustrated novel . . . Older kids and adults alike will be mesmerized by the interlocking stories. A verbal and visual marvel." -- Family Circle * "A gift for the eye, mind, and heart." -- Booklist , starred review* "Visually stunning, completely compelling."-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review* "Innovative . . . has the makings of a classic." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review* "A thing of wonder to behold . . . an emotional experience that neither the words nor the illustrations could achieve on their own." -- School Library Journal , starred review, Awards and Praise for Wonderstruck : #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Notable Children's Book 2012 Schneider Family Book Award Winner ALA Notable Children's Book Parents' Choice Gold Winner Publishers Weekly Best Book "Engrossing, intelligent, beautifully engineered and expertly told in word and image." -- The New York Times Book Review "Moving and ingenious . . ." -- The Wall Street Journal "Brian Selznick proves to be that rare creator capable of following one masterpiece-- The Invention of Hugo Cabret --with another even more brilliantly executed." -- Washington Post "Another entrancing, exquisitely illustrated novel . . . Older kids and adults alike will be mesmerized by the interlocking stories. A verbal and visual marvel." -- Family Circle *"A gift for the eye, mind, and heart." -- Booklist , starred review *"Visually stunning, completely compelling."-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review *"Innovative . . . has the makings of a classic." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review *"A thing of wonder to behold . . . an emotional experience that neither the words nor the illustrations could achieve on their own."-- School Library Journal ,starred review, Awards and Praise for Wonderstruck : #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Notable Children's Book ALA Notable Children's Book Parents' Choice Gold Winner Publishers Weekly Best Book "Engrossing, intelligent, beautifully engineered and expertly told in word and image." -- The New York Times Book Review "Moving and ingenious . . ." -- The Wall Street Journal "Brian Selznick proves to be that rare creator capable of following one masterpiece-- The Invention of Hugo Cabret --with another even more brilliantly executed." -- Washington Post "Another entrancing, exquisitely illustrated novel . . . Older kids and adults alike will be mesmerized by the interlocking stories. A verbal and visual marvel." -- Family Circle * "A gift for the eye, mind, and heart." -- Booklist , starred review * "Visually stunning, completely compelling."-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Innovative . . . has the makings of a classic." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "A thing of wonder to behold . . . an emotional experience that neither the words nor the illustrations could achieve on their own."-- School Library Journal ,starred review, Praise for Wonderstruck "[A] captivating, affecting novel...so gripping you can't flip the pages fast enough" - The National Post "This is a big, beautiful book, a compulsive read, a veritable cabinet of wonders itself." - The Globe and Mail "[A] miracle of a book." - Movie Entertainment Magazine "[E]ngrossing, intelligent, beautifully engineered and expertly told in word and image." - New York Times Book Review *"Selznick follows his Caldecott-winning The Invention of Hugo Cabret with another illustrated novel that should cement his reputation as one of the most innovative storytellers at work today." - Publishers Weekly , starred review *"[A] thing of wonder to behold." - School Library Journal , starred review *"[ Wonderstruck ] is a gift for the eye, mind, and heart." - Boolist , starred reivew *"Visually stunning, completely compelling, Wonderstruck demonstrates a mastery and maturity that proves that, yes, lightning can strike twice." - Kirkus , starred review "There are puzzles at the core of this moving and ingenious story that make it likely to stay with children ages 9 to 15 long after they have finished reading." - The Wall Street Journal "Brian Selznick's lovely story will likely find its own place in the hearts of young people who yearn for a world of their own." - National Public Radio, Awards and Distinctions for The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2008 Randolph Caldecott Medal National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller #1 BookSense Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2007 Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2007 Kirkus Best Book of 2007 New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing American Library Association Notable Children's Book American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults 2007 Quill Award Winner Select Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret * "A true masterpiece." - Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Fade to black and cue the applause!" - Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Complete genius." - The Horn Book Magazine, starred review * "Breathtaking." - School Library Journal , starred review * "An original and creative integration of art and text." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ,starred review * "It's wonderful. Take that overused word literally: Hugo Cabret evokes wonder." - New York Times Book Review * "A fast-paced treat for tweens." - People magazine * "Captivating." - Los Angeles Times Book Review * "If your kid loves the J.K. Rowling series, then he's bound to enjoy The Invention of Hugo Cabret ..." - Good Housekeeping magazine