Don't miss Selznick's other novels in words and pictures, Wonderstruck and The Marvels, which together with The Invention of Hugo Cabret, form an extraordinary thematic trilogy! 2008 Caldecott Medal winnerThe groundbreaking debut novel from bookmaking pioneer, Brian Selznick!Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks--like...

While waiting for the man with the yellow hat to buy train tickets, Curious George causes trouble by mixing up numbers on the schedule, but he makes up for it when a little boy's toy rolls toward the tracks.

"Bud Threadgoode grew up in the bustling little railroad town of Whistle Stop, Alabama, with his mother Ruth, church going and proper, and the fun-loving hell-raiser, his Aunt Idgie. Together they ran the town's popular Whistle Stop Café, known far and wide for its famous "Fried Green Tomatoes." And as Bud often said of his childhood, "How lucky can you get?" But sadly, the railroad yards began to shut down and the town became a ghost town, with...

"When a mysterious young man arrives in Marble Cove, asking questions about the old train station, the four friends believe he is part of the film crew. But when they finally meet him, they realize that his connection to the town runs far deeper. Will they learn the truth about Elias Thorpe at last?"-- from the Publisher.

A stunning picture book about the power of hope. A lonely little kitten wanders into a dull, grey station, full of dull, grey people. Her colourful fur and bright green eyes bring warmth and life to this weary place, and soon people begin to notice the kitten. As she learns about the different travellers and their struggles from loss and loneliness, the little kitten wants to help fill their world with hope and colour, too. In this timely and important...

"Beverly's wedding is just days away, but when Jeff is called to the West Coast for an important photo opportunity, unforeseen circumstances threaten to keep him from making it back in time for the ceremony. Just when Shelley accepts Rusty's offer to sell her the Cove, Dan gets a wonderful job offer that will take the Bauers away from family and friends. Margaret and Allan's plans for the Paris trip are falling into place, but she frets about leaving...