Mr Lush and I are planning on seeing “Hugo” this weekend. It’s been getting amazingly good reviews from practically everyone.
With a few condescending jabs at what does and doesn’t constitute a movie (or book) that children will understand and love, of course. Sigh.
I have the book, although I confess that I haven’t read it yet; I doubt I will have the time to before I see the movie. But I know enough about the book to be able to enjoy and appreciate what is so clearly a labor of love and a very faithful adaptation of excellent source material. And I’m also smart enough to know that it’s perfectly accessible to children–the very same children who love the book will surely love the movie as well. Give the kids credit for being smart enough to get it, foolish adults!
This book is so accessible to kids. I used it for a 4th & 5th grade book club and all the kids finished it and loved it.(My favorite picture of my son that summer, was of him laying on his bed reading “Hugo.”) I also recommended it to the same age kids when I helped in my kid’s elementary school library. I found a note in one of the copies that included a drawing and note on how it was one of the best books ever.
I am looking forward to taking my kids to the movie and also checking out Selznick’s newest book “Wonder Struck”.
See, I know that and you know that, but the silly critics have forgotten what kids are capable of. Silly critics!
It is an easy and quick read.
Well, if we see the Muppet movie instead, that will give me more time to read Hugo! Although I do have a stack of library books I need to get through…