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See moreBased on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures in the illustrated fiction series.
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Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures in the 5th volume of the illustrated fiction series.
We rejoin our favourite blue-haired heroine Hilda to find her caught up in a crisis in Trolberg. Ships are vanishing from the harbour and no one knows why. Could the answer lie out on Cauldron Island?
Meanwhile, David suspects wild weather predictor Victoria Van Gale is up to no good as she moves into the old windmill. There is no shortage of unexpected twists, turns and new friends in this latest instalment of the Hilda fiction series.
Series: Hilda Netflix Original Series Tie-In Fiction
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Hilda and the Ghost Ship
Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures in the 5th volume of the illustrated fiction series. We rejoin our favourite blue-haired heroine Hilda to find her caught up in a crisis in Trolberg. Ships are vanishing from the harbour and no one knows why. Could the answer lie out on Cauldron Island? Meanwhile,...PaperbackSold Out -
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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...PaperbackSold Out -
Hilda and the Great Parade
Meet Hilda - explorer, adventurer, avid sketchbook-keeper, and friend to every creature in the valley! Well ... almost every creature... Hilda and the Great Parade follows Hilda and her mum as they settle into their new home in the city of Trolberg. Our heroine is trying to fit into this new and very different way of life. Though she's made...PaperbackSold Out -
Hilda and the Nowhere Space
Meet Hilda – explorer, adventurer, avid sketchbook-keeper, and friend to every creature in the valley! Well … almost every creature. We rejoin our favourite blue-haired heroine to find her warding off the nightmarish Marra, rescuing weather spirits, and searching for the elusive black hound … and she's still got to make it to the Sparrow Scout badge ceremony on time!...PaperbackSold Out -
Hilda and the White Woff
Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures in the 6th volume of the illustrated fiction series. Our favourite blue-haired heroine has to find and rescue Mum before she's eaten by a troll. This means entering the Rock Forest, where Hilda will come across some amazing and magical creatures. Along the way, we'll discover...PaperbackSold Out -
Hilda and the Time Worm
Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures in the 4th volume of the illustrated fiction series. Join your favourite blue-haired heroine Hilda as she cooks up adventure with the Sparrow Scouts and battles mechanical bell-ringers. But some naughty mischief-makers are determined to steal Hilda’s money, soup, and maybe even her mum. When a...PaperbackSold 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 Ghost Ship by Stephen Davies is highly praised as an imaginative and engaging addition to the beloved series, bringing Hilda's adventurous spirit to life with charming illustrations and a captivating plot. Readers appreciate the blend of mystery and fantasy suitable for children, making it a delightful read for both newcomers and long-time fans of Hilda's adventures.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781838740283
Publisher: Flying Eye Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 November 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Flying Eye Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sapo Lendário
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Luke Pearson has fast become one of the leading talents of the UK comics scene. He is the creator of the original Hildafolk comics. Stephen Davies is a British author living in London. He has written for the Guardian Weekly and the Sunday Times. He is the author of several books for young readers. Natália and Júnior are a Brazilian illustrator couple known as Sapo Lendário, authors of the GirlsJin Universe. They love science fiction and Japanese aesthetic.
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