In a bustling Paris train station, twelve-year-old Hugo, an orphan who keeps time and steals to survive, has his world turned upside down when he meets a peculiar girl and her grandfather. Their encounter puts Hugo's hidden life and precious secret at risk, leading to a captivating mystery involving a cryptic drawing, a cherished notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a message from his deceased father. This intricate and tender tale weaves together secrets, relationships, and unexpected connections in a spellbinding narrative.
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