Spellbinding mystery. The Invention of Hugo Cabret tells the story of Hugo—orphan, clock keeper, and thief—who lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station. Within this intricate and tender tale, Hugo's survival depends on secrets and anonymity.

The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.