The cover art of this book reminded me of The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Unfortunately, there were no fantastic illustrations like within the pages of Mr. Selznick's book. Mr. Kirby did not need them. His descriptions and narratives were so vibrant you only need a bit of imagination to bring the story to life. Giuseppe is an orphan and is treated cruelly by his ruthless patrone who demands he play his violin for money. Frederick is an apprentice clockmaker. He is secretly building a clockwork man. He only needs a head. Hannah is a maid at a grand hotel. She has had to quit school to earn money for her family because her father has hurt his leg and has had a stroke and cannot work himself. It is ingenious how the author weaves their stories together in this truly awesome book of friendship, honor, and self-sacrifice.
"Everyone has why questions, but no one had all the answers."
Mark Twain Award Preliminary Nominee 2012-13
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