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The Hilo series by Judd Winick is a fun, fast-paced graphic novel collection that’s perfect for readers aged 7 to 11. It follows the adventures of a boy named D.J. and his two new friends—Hilo, a cheerful robot with mysterious powers, and Gina, a smart and resourceful girl. Together, they face all kinds of challenges, from battling robots to saving the world from alien threats.

What makes Hilo so appealing is its blend of humour, heart, and action. The story is easy to follow, with bright, dynamic illustrations that keep young readers engaged. Themes of friendship, teamwork, and bravery run throughout, making it a great pick for children learning to navigate social situations and problem-solving.

The series balances excitement with warmth, helping readers connect with characters who face everyday challenges alongside extraordinary adventures. It’s a wonderful choice for reluctant readers, as well as fans of graphic novels and comics.

All the Hilo books in order:

Book 1: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth (2015)
Book 2: Saving the Whole Wide World (2016)
Book 3: The Great Big Boom (2017)
Book 4: Waking the Monsters (2018)
Book 5: Then Everything Went Wrong (2019)
Book 6: All the Pieces Fit (2020)
Book 7: Gina - The Girl Who Broke the World (2021)
Book 8: Gina and the Big Secret (2022)
Book 9: Gina and the Last City on Earth (2023)
Book 10: Rise of the Cat (2024)
Book 11: The Great Space Iguana (2025)

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Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth (Hilo Book 1)
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Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth (Hilo Book 1)

First in a brilliant series perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud adventures like Bunny vs Monkey and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.... MoreHilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth (Hilo Book 1)

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Hilo: Saving the Whole Wide World
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Hilo: Saving the Whole Wide World

The second book in the brilliant series perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud adventures like Bunny vs Monkey and Diary of ... MoreHilo: Saving the Whole Wide World

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Hilo: The Great Big Boom
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Hilo: The Great Big Boom

The third book in a brilliant series perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud adventures like Bunny vs Monkey and Diary of a W... MoreHilo: The Great Big Boom

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Hilo Book 4: Waking the Monsters
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Hilo Book 4: Waking the Monsters

Calvin and Hobbes meets Big Nate meets Bone in HILO-the hilarious, action-packed New York Times BESTSELLING GRAPHIC NOVE... MoreHilo Book 4: Waking the Monsters

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Hilo Book 5: Then Everything Went Wrong
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Hilo Book 5: Then Everything Went Wrong

Take off on a new adventure and find out more about what really happened on Hilo's world with HILO--the hilarious, actio... MoreHilo Book 5: Then Everything Went Wrong

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Hilo Book 6: All the Pieces Fit
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Hilo Book 6: All the Pieces Fit

For five books, Razorwark has chased Hilo through the Universe. Now the chase is over. Find out how the epic war between... MoreHilo Book 6: All the Pieces Fit

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Hilo Book 7: Gina: The Girl Who Broke the World
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Hilo Book 7: Gina: The Girl Who Broke the World

 "An action-packed page turner with heart!"--Dav Pilkey, author of DOGMAN        Hilo's back! Introducing an exciting, ... MoreHilo Book 7: Gina: The Girl Who Broke the World

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Book 8
Hilo: Gina and the Big Secret
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Hilo: Gina and the Big Secret

Oops! Turns out magic really is dangerous – to save the world, Gina has transformed it into a strange and scary place. T... MoreHilo: Gina and the Big Secret

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Book 9
Hilo: Gina and the Last City on Earth
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Hilo: Gina and the Last City on Earth

Sometimes the world needs to be saved. And sometimes, there's only one person brave enough to do it.Gina is that person.... MoreHilo: Gina and the Last City on Earth

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Book 10
Hilo: Rise of the Cat
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Hilo: Rise of the Cat

‘An action-packed page turner with heart!’ - DAV PILKEY, bestselling author of the DOG MAN seriesJoin HILO and his frien... MoreHilo: Rise of the Cat

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Book 11
Hilo: The Great Space Iguana
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Hilo: The Great Space Iguana

‘An action-packed page turner with heart!’ - DAV PILKEY, bestselling author of the DOG MAN seriesJoin HILO and his frien... MoreHilo: The Great Space Iguana

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