Attack of the Hungry Monsters
The New York Times bestselling graphic novel series Hilo is back! The monsters are eating EVERYTHING!!! And Robot Village is being blamed. Can Hilo and friends save the robots...and the planet?!
"A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family."—The New York Times
"An action-packed page-turner with heart!" --Dav Pilkey, creator of DOG MAN
Tiny monsters…HUGE appetites!
Things aren’t going well on Polly’s planet. School is closed because someone keeps casting forbidden spells. Plus, where did all are these tiny monsters come from?! Why are they eating ALL of the food?! Everyone's blaming the robots, but Hilo and his friends know the robots didn't do anything wrong. There's only one way to find out who's actually causing all the trouble. Hilo and the gang just need to use a locator spell. Easy peasy! Except . . . it's in the Vault of Forbidden Magic. And that's somewhere past the Pit of Endless of Screaming. (It can't be that dangerous...can it?) Will Hilo and the gang be able to find the spell and prove the robots’ innocence? Will the hungry monsters ever stop munching?! Or is Polly's planet and everyone on it going to be divided forever?! (Not to mention...are they about to be the monsters' lunch?!)
Read more of the New York Times bestselling Hilo series with Books 1-11! And don't miss Hilo Presents: The Mighty!
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 two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
