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Hilo: Gina and the Big Secret
  • Published: 29 April 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241759943
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $24.00

Hilo: Gina and the Big Secret

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29 Apr 2025
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24 Apr 2025
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24 Apr 2025
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Gina, Hilo and DJ return in the action-packed, laugh-out-loud HILO graphic novel series, perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey aged 8–12

Oops! Turns out magic really is dangerous – to save the world, Gina has transformed it into a strange and scary place. The question is . . . can they turn it back??

The world's timeline has been turned upside down, and Earth is completely different. Magic is the norm, strange magical creatures are everywhere and D.J.'s family seem to have disappeared!

Gina has to fix things, and fast! With D.J. and Hilo's help, can Gina dodge disaster and find the key to turn the world back to the way it was?

The eighth book in the action-packed, laugh-out-loud bestselling graphic novel series perfect for young readers aged 8-12.
  • Published: 29 April 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241759943
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $24.00
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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.
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Hilo: Gina The Girl Who Broke the World
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Praise for Hilo: Gina and the Big Secret

‘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