The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Chapter 8, by Brian Selznick

Book: The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Author: Brian Selznick
Chapter 8: Opening the Door
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4. Papa Georges’ parents were shoemakers.
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6. Papa Georges parents wanted Papa Georges to work in their factory.
7. Papa Georges liked the machinery of the shoe factory.
8. Papa Georges sold his share of the shoe factory and used to the money to buy the magic theater.
9. Mama Jeanne was Papa Georges assistant at the magic theater.
10. The Lumiere Brothers invented the movies.
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12. Papa Georges lost everything after the war.
13. Isabelle’s parents died in a car accident.
14. Isabelle’s dad was a cameraman in the movie industry.
15. Isabelle’s mother was a teacher.
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17. Papa Georges burned his old sets and costumes.
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19. Papa Georges bought the toy booth with the money from the sale of his films.
20. Papa Georges donated his automaton to a museum.