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Hilo: The Great Big Boom
Series: Hilo
Brief Description
The third book in a brilliant new series perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud school adventures like Jedi Academy and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. When we last saw our intrepid trio, Gina had been sucked into a mysterious portal to who-knows-where. But friends don't let friends...
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Description
The third book in a brilliant new series perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud school adventures like Jedi Academy and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
When we last saw our intrepid trio, Gina had been sucked into a mysterious portal to who-knows-where.
But friends don't let friends disappear into nowhere! It's up to D.J. and Hilo to follow her! Will there be danger? YES! Will there be amazing surprises? OF COURSE! Will Gina end up being the one to save them? DEFINITELY!
With the help of Polly, the magical warrior cat, the friends will have to battle bad guys and face disgusting food, an angry mum, terrible knock-knock jokes, powerful magic, and more! Will they survive and make it back to Earth before the portal closes again?
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The sixth book concludes an exciting saga in the laugh-out-loud Hilo series, perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey. Being a hero isn't easy. But Hilo had no idea it would be THIS HARD! Hilo came to Earth because he was running from Razorwark. But he's done running. The time has come for one final face-to-face SHOWDOWN....Paperback$2400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hilo: Gina and the Big Secret
Gina, Hilo and DJ return in the action-packed, laugh-out-loud Hilo graphic novel series, perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey aged 8-12. Oops! Turns out magic really is dangerous. To save the world, Gina has transformed it into a strange and scary place. The question is... can they turn it back? The world's timeline has been turned...Paperback$2400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hilo: Gina and the Last City on Earth
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Hilo: Gina The Girl Who Broke the World
Hilo is back! The action-packed, laugh-out-loud graphic novel series returns with an epic new story arc starring Hilo's friend Gina. Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey aged 8-12. Hundreds of years ago, magic disappeared from Earth. At least, it had ... until now. When giant magical beings begin appearing on Earth, it's up to Gina, Hilo,...Paperback$2400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hilo: Rise of the Cat
The action-packed, laugh-out-loud Hilo graphic novel series returns with a magical mystery featuring Polly the Warrior-Cat! Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey aged 8-12. UH-OH! Polly the Warrior-Cat's adventures with Hilo have landed her in trouble. AGAIN! When Polly breaks one rule too many, she's sent to Wombatton Academy of Better Magic, the magical boarding school...Paperback$2400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hilo: The Great Space Iguana
DJ, Hilo and Gina are back in the latest addition to the action-packed, laugh-out-loud Hilo graphic novel series, perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey aged 8-12. What do you do when a GIANT SPACE IGUANA lands in your garden? WHERE did she come from? And why is the WHOLE universe out to get her? I don't...Paperback$2400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hilo: Saving the Whole Wide World
The second book in a brilliant new series perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud school adventures like Jedi Academy and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. D.J. and Gina are TOTALLY ordinary kids. But Hilo...isn't. He's an alien robot from another world! Hilo is just settling into life on Earth (Bowling? Knock-knock jokes? OUTSTANDING!) when strange portals begin opening up all over...PaperbackSold Out -
Hilo: The Great Big Boom
The third book in a brilliant new series perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud school adventures like Jedi Academy and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. When we last saw our intrepid trio, Gina had been sucked into a mysterious portal to who-knows-where. But friends don't let friends disappear into nowhere! It's up to D.J. and Hilo to follow her! Will there...PaperbackSold Out -
Hilo: Then Everything Went Wrong
Take off on an action-packed adventure with this hilarious New York Times bestselling graphic novel series for kids aged 9-11. Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey. Hilo was supposed to save everyone... but what if it's HIM that needs saving?! Everything Hilo thinks he knows about his past is about to be turned INSIDE OUT and...PaperbackSold Out -
Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
First in a brilliant new series perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud school adventures like Jedi Academy and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. D.J. and his friend Gina are totally normal kids. Until a mysterious boy comes crashing down from the sky and nearly blows up their club house! Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth doesn’t know where he came...PaperbackSold Out -
Hilo: Waking the Monsters
The fourth offering in an exciting, laugh-out-loud graphic novel series, perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey. ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! Mega Robot Monsters are suddenly waking up all over, and they're TOO BIG and TOO STRONG for Hilo to fight on his own! Luckily, he doesn't have to! He has GINA and some brand new SUPER POWERS...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241709269
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 May 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Judd Winick grew up on Long Island, where he spent countless hours doodling, reading X-Men comics and watching Loony Tunes. Judd has scripted issues of bestselling comic series, including Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Justice League and Star Wars. Today Judd lives in San Francisco with his wife, Pam Ling; their two kids; and their cats, Chaka and Sleestak. When Judd isn't collecting far more action figures and vinyl toys than a normal adult, he is a screenwriter and an award-winning cartoonist. Visit Judd and Hilo online at www.juddwinick.com.
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