Hilda and the Midnight Giant

Name: Hilda and the Midnight Giant
Brand: Gardners Books Ltd
SKU: 9781838741495
Price: 23.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Luke Pearson

Series: Hildafolk Comics

0.0 (0 reviews)

4.31

( 6,496 ratings, 565 reviews)

Summary

Hilda and the Midnight Giant follows a young girl named Hilda who lives in a quiet valley with her mother. Her peaceful life is disrupted when tiny, invisible beings threaten to drive them out of their home. As Hilda seeks to uncover the mystery of the Midnight Giant, she embarks on a journey filled with adventure, challenges, and unexpected discoveries.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$23⁰⁰

Elsewhere:

~~$24⁹⁹~~

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Hilda and the Midnight Giant

$23⁰⁰

Elsewhere:

~~$24⁹⁹~~

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this exciting adventure if you love beautifully illustrated children's stories with a strong, curious heroine. The book offers a mix of mystery and fantasy, inviting readers to explore a world filled with magical creatures and unravelling secrets. It's perfect for young readers captivated by charming tales of exploration and bravery.

NEW HERO ALERT 3 Sep 2026

New Hero Alert! Meet Theresa – our new Warehouse Sidekick

We’re thrilled to welcome Theresa to the Book Hero team! Whenever we bring a new...

AMELIA'S CORNER 3 Sep 2026

Our Rolife Range Is Getting Even Bigger!

Our Rolife range is getting even bigger! We’ve got a huge new shipment on the...

AMELIA'S CORNER 3 Sep 2026

How to Make 1000 Piece Puzzles Easier

1000 piece puzzles can seem a little intimidating, but a few simple tricks can make...

HISTORY 3 Sep 2026

Pick up a Microhistory (and become a very niche expert)

If you've seen people talking about a book about Salt and wondered what was happening...

FICTION 3 Sep 2026

Lizzy's August Reading

Book Hero team member Lizzy is rounding up her reads for August! Check out what...

Join Hilda in her second adventure as she sets out to secure her birth right and find out who, if he even exists, is the mysterious Midnight Giant.

Join Hilda in her second adventure as she sets out to secure her birth right and find out who, if he even exists, is the mysterious Midnight Giant.

Description

Hilda and the Midnight Giant follows the adventures of Hilda, a little girl with the uncanny ability to befriend even the most peculiar of house guests. However, when an army of little creatures bombards her living room with stones and eviction notices, she has to think twice before making their acquaintance.

After sunset, even stranger things start happening. Who is this giant who only appears at midnight, and why is Hilda the only person who can see him?

Series: Hildafolk Comics

View all

Hilda and the Black Hound

The fourth in Luke Pearson's acclaimed series of magical adventures starring Hilda, our favourite blue-haired heroine—now in paperback! Hilda and the Black Hound sees Hilda stumbling upon Tontu, a lost house spirit. Plunged into the secret world of the Nisse, Hilda discovers hidden passages that only the house spirits can navigate... and something has been ransacking them all!

By Luke Pearson

Paperback

$23⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

Backorder
Ships mid September
Hilda and the Troll

Hilda and the Troll introduces readers to Hilda, a curious and adventurous girl who can never sit still for long. With an enchanting world at her fingertips—a place where trolls walk, crows speak, and mountains move—Hilda embarks on captivating adventures that bring the magic and folklore of the wild, windswept North to life. While on an expedition to illustrate the...

By Luke Pearson

Paperback

$18⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

Backorder
Ships mid September
Hilda and the Mountain King

The newest book in the beloved Hilda series continues the action-packed adventures with our beloved Hilda stuck in the body of a troll, trying to save all of human and troll-kind! See what perils await our beloved blue-haired adventurer in the sixth book of Luke Pearson's widely praised series. We rejoin our heroine for her latest adventure just as she...

By Luke Pearson

Hardback

$52⁰⁰

Available
Ships in 2-3 weeks
Hilda and the Midnight Giant

Hilda and the Midnight Giant follows the adventures of Hilda, a little girl with the uncanny ability to befriend even the most peculiar of house guests. However, when an army of little creatures bombards her living room with stones and eviction notices, she has to think twice before making their acquaintance. After sunset, even stranger things start happening. Who is...

By Luke Pearson

Paperback

$23⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Hilda and the Bird Parade

The latest in Luke Pearson's acclaimed series of magical adventures starring Hilda, the diminutive blue-haired heroine. Now in paperback! Hilda and her mother have finally laid roots down in their new home in Trolberg. Pining for her magical friends and wonder-filled homeland, Hilda is finding it hard to fit in to this crowded new place. But today is somehow different;...

By Luke Pearson

Paperback

$23⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

Backorder
Ships mid September
Hilda and the Mountain King

For the first time in paperback, we rejoin our heroine for her latest adventure just as she awakes to find herself in the body of a troll! Her mum is worried sick and now has to deal with the strange creature that seems to have taken Hilda's place. Now, both of them are in a race to be reunited before...

By Luke Pearson

Paperback

$23⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Hilda and the Stone Forest

The fifth volume in Luke Pearson's acclaimed series of magical adventures starring Hilda, our favourite blue-haired heroine—now in paperback! In Hilda and the Stone Forest, join Hilda on her latest journey full of wonder and excitement. This volume continues the enchanting tales that have captured the hearts of readers everywhere, inviting both children and adults into a world where the...

By Luke Pearson

Paperback

$18⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

Backorder
Ships mid September
Hilda: The Trolberg Stories

Introducing our favourite blue-haired adventurer, Hilda! Leaving their home in the wilderness, Hilda, Twig, and her mother have moved to the big bustling city of Trolberg. Hilda must find a way to fit into this new and very different way of life by building new friendships with humans - and creatures. Soon, she discovers the city is just as mysterious...

By Luke Pearson

Hardback

$50⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$59⁹⁹~~

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Hilda: The Wilderness Stories

Introducing our favourite blue-haired adventurer, Hilda! This special collector's edition collects the first two books in the Hilda graphic novel series, Hilda and the Troll & Hilda and the Midnight Giant, which inspired the award-winning Hilda animated series on Netflix. Hilda: The Wilderness Stories also features behind-the-scenes material and an all-new cover by series creator Luke Pearson. A perfect gift...

By Luke Pearson

Hardback

Sold Out

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Hilda and the Midnight Giant by Luke Pearson is widely praised for its enchanting storytelling and stunning artwork. Reviewers commend its imaginative world-building, which captivates young readers and engages them with its blend of fantasy and adventure. The book's ability to address themes of community and understanding in a manner accessible to children is often highlighted, making it a delightful and thought-provoking read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838741495

Publisher: Flying Eye Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flying Eye Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 211.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 48

Collections

Children's Books Graphic Novels Luke Pearson Series: Hildafolk Comics

About the Author

Luke Pearson is the creator of the Hildafolk comic series. He is also a writer and co-executive producer of the Bafta award-winning animated series of the same name. Outside of his work on Hilda, Luke has been an illustrator, a storyboard artist and has drawn a range of other comics. He lives with his family in Nottingham.

Also by Luke Pearson

View all

Hilda and the Black Hound

The fourth in Luke Pearson's acclaimed series of magical adventures starring Hilda, our favourite blue-haired heroine—now in paperback! Hilda and the Black Hound sees Hilda stumbling upon Tontu, a lost house spirit. Plunged into the secret world of the Nisse, Hilda discovers hidden passages that only the house spirits can navigate... and something has been ransacking them all!

By Luke Pearson

Paperback

$23⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

Backorder
Ships mid September
Hilda and the Troll

Hilda and the Troll introduces readers to Hilda, a curious and adventurous girl who can never sit still for long. With an enchanting world at her fingertips—a place where trolls walk, crows speak, and mountains move—Hilda embarks on captivating adventures that bring the magic and folklore of the wild, windswept North to life. While on an expedition to illustrate the...

By Luke Pearson

Paperback

$18⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

Backorder
Ships mid September
Hilda and the Mountain King

The newest book in the beloved Hilda series continues the action-packed adventures with our beloved Hilda stuck in the body of a troll, trying to save all of human and troll-kind! See what perils await our beloved blue-haired adventurer in the sixth book of Luke Pearson's widely praised series. We rejoin our heroine for her latest adventure just as she...

By Luke Pearson

Hardback

$52⁰⁰

Available
Ships in 2-3 weeks
Hilda and Twig

Hilda and Twig would never let a bit of rain get in the way of an adventure, but it's different when your forest exploration is interrupted by a BIG storm.Sheltering in a mysterious mound in the earth, Twig quickly realises that trouble is afoot, and that his best blue-haired friend is in danger. Unfortunately, he's never really thought of himself...

By Luke Pearson

Paperback

$18⁹⁹

In Stock
Ships Monday
Hilda and Twig: Wake the Ice Man

Hilda and her new friend, Burku the giant are enjoying playing together in the Wilderness. There is just one thing that would make everything more fun... snow! It just so happens that Twig has accidentally woken the Ice Man, unfortunately, that means there's a lot more than a snow flurry headed straight for Hilda! Can Twig save the day?

By Luke Pearson

Hardback

$27⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Hilda and the Bird Parade

The latest in Luke Pearson's acclaimed series of magical adventures starring Hilda, the diminutive blue-haired heroine. Now in paperback! Hilda and her mother have finally laid roots down in their new home in Trolberg. Pining for her magical friends and wonder-filled homeland, Hilda is finding it hard to fit in to this crowded new place. But today is somehow different;...

By Luke Pearson

Paperback

$23⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

Backorder
Ships mid September
Hilda and the Mountain King

For the first time in paperback, we rejoin our heroine for her latest adventure just as she awakes to find herself in the body of a troll! Her mum is worried sick and now has to deal with the strange creature that seems to have taken Hilda's place. Now, both of them are in a race to be reunited before...

By Luke Pearson

Paperback

$23⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Hilda and the Stone Forest

The fifth volume in Luke Pearson's acclaimed series of magical adventures starring Hilda, our favourite blue-haired heroine—now in paperback! In Hilda and the Stone Forest, join Hilda on her latest journey full of wonder and excitement. This volume continues the enchanting tales that have captured the hearts of readers everywhere, inviting both children and adults into a world where the...

By Luke Pearson

Paperback

$18⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

Backorder
Ships mid September
Hilda: The Trolberg Stories

Introducing our favourite blue-haired adventurer, Hilda! Leaving their home in the wilderness, Hilda, Twig, and her mother have moved to the big bustling city of Trolberg. Hilda must find a way to fit into this new and very different way of life by building new friendships with humans - and creatures. Soon, she discovers the city is just as mysterious...

By Luke Pearson

Hardback

$50⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$59⁹⁹~~

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Hilda and Twig

Hilda and Twig would never let a bit of rain get in the way of an adventure, but it's different when your forest exploration is interrupted by a BIG storm. Sheltering in a mysterious mound in the earth, Twig quickly realises that trouble is afoot, and that his best blue-haired friend is in danger. Unfortunately, he's never really thought of...

By Luke Pearson

Hardback

$27⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$29⁹⁹~~

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Pre-order

Hilda and Twig: Wake the Ice Man

Hilda and her new friend, Burku the giant are enjoying playing together in the Wilderness. There is just one thing that would make everything more fun... snow! It just so happens that Twig has accidentally woken the Ice Man, unfortunately, that means there's a lot more than a snow flurry headed straight for Hilda! Can Twig save the day?

By Luke Pearson

Paperback

$18⁹⁹

Pre-order
Out 10 Nov 2026
Hilda and the Hidden People

Meet Hilda – explorer, adventurer, avid sketchbook-keeper and friend to every creature in the valley! Well... almost every creature. Join our beloved heroine as she encounters her very first troll, negotiates peace with some very persnickety elves, and reunites two lovelorn ancient giants – now in paperback! Fantastic creatures and daring adventures are all just part of another average day...

By Luke Pearson and Stephen Davies

Paperback

Sold Out

More from Children's Books

View all

New Release

The Neverfear

A world of richly-imagined wonder Cressida Cowell It’s the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone’s lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people they love most is...

By Katherine Rundell

Paperback

$19⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$22⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships Monday
New Release

Matihe! Achoo!

What happens when a grumpy tupua has to sneeze? Matihe! Achoo! is a bilingual story about the tupua Mataoho and his connection to the volcanoes of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. It comes with an action song to engage young readers! He pūrākau e pā ana ki a Mataoho me ngā puia o Takamaki Makaurau. He tupua pukukino a Mataoho e noho...

By Qiane Matata-Sipu

Paperback

$18⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$21⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships Monday
New Release

Pocket Observology

Pocket Observology is a practical field guide designed for those who love to explore and understand the natural world around them. Slip this guide out of your pocket to identify, measure, compare, or find clues to the things you encounter every day in nature. This pocket guide is a useful tool and a fun reminder of how to engage with...

By Giselle Clarkson

Paperback

$23⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$27⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships Monday
Pre-order
New Release

Minecraft Annual 2027

The official Minecraft Annual 2027, full of updates, builds, activities, and more! Discover all there is to know about the past year of Minecraft in this exciting annual. Stuffed to the brim with updates, activities, step-by-step builds, and tips and tricks for the game, this book is a must-have for any minecrafter. This year’s annual includes: Mob guides on happy...

By Mojang AB

Hardback

$19⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships Monday
New Release

Giant Heart

Meet Jonah Lomu, one of the greatest All Blacks of all time. His speed and strength on the rugby field made him famous around the world, and his fun and generous personality made him beloved, but all the while he faced a big battle with his health. “[David Hill’s] stories are wonderful, full of action and are always teaching the...

By David Hill

Hardback

$19⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$25⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships Monday
New Release

Protector of Beyond 1

Experience fierce magical creatures, perilous trials, and a heroine to root for in this 1st instalment in a new blockbuster fantasy series. The moment you enter the Arbiter, your fate is sealed. If you spark, you fight! And 12-year-old Elder Triss produces a spark like no other. Transported to the mysterious Beyond, Elder has no choice but to train for...

By Shara Curlett

Paperback

$21⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships Monday
New Release

Animalia 40th Anniversary Edition

A beautiful, foiled collector's edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Graeme Base's classic and bestselling Australian picture book, Animalia. Embark on a fantastical alphabetic adventure where each turn of the page unveils a rich tapestry of intricate illustrations tied to a unique letter of the alphabet. More than 5 million copies sold worldwide Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)...

By Graeme Base

Hardback

$29⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$35⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships Monday
New Release

The Little Kiwi Builder

Oh no, the little kiwi builder's house is falling down! His screws have all come loose - what can he do? When the brickie, the plumber, the roofer, the sparky and the painter all come to help, it's looking good! Until, that night ... uh-oh! Perfect for: Anyone who likes fun and silly rhyming stories Reading aloud with little ones...

By Tim Saunders

Paperback

$18⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$21⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships Monday
New Release

You Choose Party Time

It's time to celebrate - Party Time is a brand new You Choose adventure! It's Party Time and you choose what happens! What kind of party will it be? Who will you invite? Which cake would you like to eat? Will you dance to a steel pan band or bagpipes? The possibilities are endless in this magical storytelling toolkit which...

By Pippa Goodhart

Hardback

$25⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$34⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships Monday
New Release

When Nature Calls (Duck #2)

New in 2026, the latest story from Duck, the quirky new children's series by million-copy bestselling author Matt Stanton. Do you ever wonder what animals think about humans? Do they feel they could do a better job running things? Would they ever try and take over? Duck, Mouse and Dog are alarmed that the adults in Redhill are being brainwashed...

By Matt Stanton

Paperback

$17⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$19⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships Monday
New Release

The Case of the Viral Video: Violet and the Velvets 3

Violet and the Velvets can hardly believe they've come so far in the BandChamps competition with only hard work, a smidge of talent, and a whole lot of thinking outside the box. This time, they get to record their new song in a proper recording studio and star in their very own music video! But Violet is letting her perfectionism...

By Rachael King

Paperback

$16⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$18⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships Monday
New Release

Royalslinger

K Pop Demon Hunters fans will love this! Graci Kim is back with the second book in her exciting and fantastical Slinger series where dragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul; meals magically appear based on your mood; and dreams literally come to life. Praise for Dreamslinger: “A mind-blowingly original fantasy adventure—Graci Kim has done it again!”—Rick Riordan, New York Times #1...

By Graci Kim

Paperback

$19⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships Monday

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.