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The invention of Hugo Cabret

a novel in words and pictures
2007
When twelve-year-old Hugo, an orphan living and repairing clocks within the walls of a Paris train station in 1931, meets a mysterious toyseller and his goddaughter, his undercover life and his biggest secret are jeopardized.

Night of the new magicians

2006
Jack and Annie visit the Paris World's Fair of 1889 in an effort to protect four scientific pioneers from an evil sorcerer.

Lafayette, hero of two nations

1990
A brief biography of one of early America's greatest friends and defenders, Gilbert du Motier, better known through history as the Marquis de Lafayette.

The butterfly

2000
During the Nazi occupation of France, Monique's mother hides a Jewish family in her basement and tries to help them escape to freedom.

Different like Coco

2007
An illustrated look at the life of fashion designer Coco Chanel, discussing her youth in France, and the development of her own particular style which caught on around the world.
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