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Hilda and the Black Hound
Series: Hildafolk Comics
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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!
Series: Hildafolk Comics
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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!Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid September -
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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 Black Hound has received praise for its engaging protagonist, Hilda, whose curiosity and bravery resonate with readers. Her actions, particularly standing up for an undergnome, highlight themes of courage and empathy, making the book appealing to children.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781911171072
Publisher: Flying Eye Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 July 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Flying Eye Books
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Width: 211.0mm
Height: 295.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Luke Pearson, author of Hildafolk, Hilda and the Midnight Giant, and Everything We Miss has fast become one of the leading talents of the UK comics scene, garnering rave reviews from the prestigious Times Literary Supplement and The Forbidden Planet International Blog amongst others. He was the winner of Young People's Comic category at the British Comic Award in 2012 and been nominated for the Eisner Award's Best Publication for Kids and Best Writer/Artist in 2013. He has recently worked as a storyboard artist on the cult classic show Adventure Time. Luke is a frequent contributor to a number of comic anthologies in the UK as well as self-publishing a number of small-run homemade comics.
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