Gina and the Last City on Earth
"An action-packed page-turner with heart!" --Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MAN
Gina, D.J., and Hilo are back with an epic time-turning adventure in the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids and critics love!
Sometimes the world needs to be saved and there's only one person brave enough to do it. This time . . . that person is Gina. With the help of D.J., Hilo, one warrior cat, one warrior cat's annoying little brother, one flying Bearacat, lots of magic, lots of action, lots of laughs, and a whole world that believes in her, Gina is ready to save the world once and for all!
Prepare for a Hilo with more twists, more turns, more monsters, and more shocking surprises than ever before--because sometimes we all need to be reminded who we've always been.
Judd Winick
Judd Winick’s career is a testament to the power of storytelling in all its forms. From the colorful pages of graphic novels to the vibrant characters of his children’s books, Winick has carved out a unique space for himself as a versatile creator whose work resonates with audiences of all ages.
Born in Long Island, New York, in 1970, Judd’s journey into the world of storytelling wasn’t a traditional one. After graduating from the University of Michigan, he initially set his sights on the comic strip world. But it was an unexpected turn of events in the 1990s that set him on a path of deeper personal and professional discovery. As a cast member on The Real World: San Francisco, Judd formed a profound friendship with Pedro Zamora, an AIDS educator whose life and tragic death left an indelible mark on him. This friendship inspired his first major work, Pedro and Me, a groundbreaking graphic novel that explored themes of loss, friendship, and the AIDS crisis. The book’s raw emotional depth and authenticity earned it critical acclaim and multiple awards, including a GLAAD Media Award and a Sibert Honor.
Hilo
In the Hilo series, adventure begins when an unlikely hero crashes to Earth. Hilo, a boy with no memory of his origins, isn’t just an ordinary kid—he’s the key to unraveling a world of strange mysteries and unexpected dangers. As he teams up with his best friends, DJ and Gina, the trio embarks on a journey that blends the whimsical with the perilous. What starts as a simple quest for answers quickly spirals into a cosmic adventure, where friendship, bravery, and the search for identity take center stage.
Hilo consists of eleven books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
