Hilo Book 1: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth: (A Graphic Novel)
"An action-packed page turner with heart!"—Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MAN
Take off on an action packed adventure with HILO Book 1! Dog Man meets Big Nate in this hilarious New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids love!
BOOM! CLANG! CRASH! D.J. and Gina are totally ordinary kids. But Hilo isn't! Hilo just fell out of the sky and doesn’t know where he came from, or what he’s doing on Earth. (Or why going to school in only your underwear is a BAD idea!) . . . But UH-OH, what if Hilo wasn’t the only thing to fall to our planet? Can the trio unlock the secrets of Hilo's past? Can Hilo survive a day at school? Find out in HILO-a laugh-out-loud, epic story of friendship! Adventure! (And the occasionaly mutant space robot).
Here's what people (and robots!) are saying about Hilo!
“More giant robotic ants and people going 'Aaaah!' than in the complete works of Jane Austen”—Neil Gaiman, bestselling author
“Every kid would love a pal like HILO, and every kid will love this book!” —Lincoln Peirce, bestselling author of the Big Nate series
"A perfect book for any kid who ever needed a friend and then had one with superpowers fall from space.” —Seth Meyers, actor, comedian and writer
"A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family."—The New York Times
"A Total BLAST." —Miami Herald
* "A wholeheartedly weird and wonderful taleof friendship, acceptance, and robots."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
* "A must-have."—School Library Journal, Starred Review
* "A must-have."—School Library Journal, Starred Review
"A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family."—The New York Times
"My students are obsessed with this series. OBSESSED!"—Colby Sharp, teacher, blogger, and co-founder of Nerdy Bookclub
# of Pages: 208
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2015
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Language: en
ISBN: 9780385386173
Judd Winick is a critically acclaimed author, illustrator, and cartoonist who has been creating comics for over two decades. He first gained recognition for his appearance on the third season of MTV's "The Real World" and went on to become a fan-favorite writer for DC Comics, working on titles such as "Green Lantern," "Batman," and "Teen Titans." In addition to his work in comics, Winick is also a successful children's book author, with works such as "Pedro and Me" and the "Hilo" series. He is known for his witty and heartfelt storytelling, as well as his ability to create relatable and diverse characters. Winick's work has been praised for its humor, heart, and strong messages of acceptance and friendship.