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  • Published: 10 July 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241760062
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 240

Hilo

The Great Space Iguana




DJ, Hilo and Gina are back in the latest addition to the action-packed, laugh-out-loud HILO graphic novel series, perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey aged 8–12

What do you do when a GIANT SPACE IGUANA lands in your garden?

WHERE did she come from? And why is the WHOLE universe out to get her? I don't know, but it's up to D.J., Hilo and Gina to find out!

With a galaxy of trouble ahead, including grumpy alien dads, cranky monsters – and D.J.'s spaceship driving!! – it will take a race through space to get her home. But can the gang save her? The whole universe might depend on it ...

The eleventh book in the action-packed, laugh-out-loud bestselling graphic novel series perfect for young readers aged 8–12.

  • Published: 10 July 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241760062
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 240

About the author

Judd Winick

JUDD WINICK grew up on Long Island, where he spent countless hours doodling, reading X-Men comics and the newspaper strip Bloom County, and watching Looney Tunes. Today, Judd lives in San Francisco with his wife, Pam Ling; their two kids; and their cats, Chaka and Sleestak. When Judd isn't collecting far more action figures and vinyl toys than a normal adult, he is a screenwriter and an award-winning cartoonist. Judd has scripted issues of bestselling comic series, including Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Justice League, and Star Wars, and has also been head writer on the Hulu network’s animated series, The Awesomes. Judd also appeared as a cast member of MTV’s The Real World: San Francisco and is the author of the highly acclaimed graphic novel Pedro and Me, about his Real World roommate and friend, AIDS activist Pedro Zamora. Visit Judd and Hilo online at www.juddwinick.com or find him on Twitter at @JuddWinick. Writer/artist Judd Winick has handled almost every major character in the DC Universe including notable runs on Green Lantern, Green Arrow, The Outsiders, Justice League: Generation Lost, and he also wrote the critically acclaimed animated feature Batman: Under the Hood, based on his run on Batman. Winick came to national attention when appearing on MTV's The Real World: San Francisco. His experienced inspired his memoir, the award-winning Pedro and Me: Friendship, Loss, and What I Learned. His most recent work includes Batwing and Catwoman.

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Praise for Hilo

‘An action-packed page turner with heart!’

Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of the DOG MAN series

‘HILO is delightful, silly, tender, and most importantly: funny.’

Jeff Smith, bestselling author of the BONE series

‘A wholeheartedly weird and wonderful tale of friendship, acceptance, and robots.’

Kirkus Reviews, starred review

‘Diverse characters, good friends, and humorous dialogue coupled with colourful illustrations and plenty of action makes this A MUST-HAVE ...’

School Library Journal, starred review

‘A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family.’

The New York Times

‘Expect this series to receive the same reverence as Jeff Smith's Bone.’

Kirkus Reviews, starred review