How many books has Brian Selznick written?

Brian Selznick has published 4 novels, 1 novella and 3 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Brian Selznick's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Invention of Hugo Cabret.

What is Brian Selznick's most famous book?

The Invention of Hugo Cabret (2007) is Brian Selznick's most widely read book.

Which Brian Selznick books have been adapted?

2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Invention of Hugo Cabret (as Hugo, film, 2011) and Wonderstruck (film, 2017).

Brian Selznick books in order

American writer and illustrator

Born: 1966
Country: United States
Books: 8

Children's books

Brian Selznick has published 4 novels, 1 novella and 3 children's books, beginning with The Houdini Box (1991). The best-known is The Invention of Hugo Cabret (2007). The latest is Kaleidoscope (2021).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Brian Selznick

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Brian Selznick's most-read book.
Newest
Kaleidoscope
Published 2021.

Standalone novels in order

The Invention of Hugo Cabret (Jan 2007)
534 pages★ 4.4 (19 ratings)Adapted for film
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Wonderstruck (Sep 2011)
639 pages★ 4.1 (7 ratings)Adapted for film
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The Marvels (2015)
655 pages
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Kaleidoscope (2021)
208 pages
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Novellas in order

The Robot King (1995)
80 pages
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Children's books in order

The Houdini Box (1991)
60 pages
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The Boy Of A Thousand Faces (2000)
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Baby Monkey, Private Eye (2018)
191 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

Hugo (2011)Film · from The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Wonderstruck (2017)Film · from Wonderstruck

About Brian Selznick

Brian Selznick is an American illustrator and author best known as the writer of The Invention of Hugo Cabret (2007), Wonderstruck (2011), The Marvels (2015), Kaleidoscope (2021) and Big Tree (2023). He won the 2008 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration recognizing The Invention of Hugo Cabret. He is also known for illustrating children's books such as the covers of Scholastic's 20th-anniversary editions of the Harry Potter series.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Brian Selznick FAQ

How many books has Brian Selznick written?: Brian Selznick has published 4 novels, 1 novella and 3 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Brian Selznick's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Invention of Hugo Cabret.
What is Brian Selznick's latest book?: Kaleidoscope (2021).
What is Brian Selznick's most famous book?: The Invention of Hugo Cabret (2007) is Brian Selznick's most widely read book.
Which Brian Selznick books have been adapted?: 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Invention of Hugo Cabret (as Hugo, film, 2011) and Wonderstruck (film, 2017).