Hilda and the Midnight Giant: Hilda Book 2 (Hildafolk)

Luke Pearson's "Hilda" is one of the best comics I have read in the last several years. As an adult reading this work, I am enthralled by Pearson's art style, the printing quality, the color design, the gorgeous binding and spine, all "printed in Belgium on FSC assured paper." Pearson's drawing and creativity are fantastic. Hilda is a fairly realistic human girl who lives in a slightly magical version of our world. The tiny people and giants who she tries to help are introduced with much build-up and exposition, but many other elements such as the "Woffs" (large-eyed bear heads with tails who fly), her "dog" (a white raccoon-looking thing with antlers), and a very unusual looking librarian (who appears to be some manner of tree) come and go without making much of a fuss. This book would be a wonderful gift for any young woman or an art book or comics aficionado of any age. If you are looking for more excellent all-ages comics, but in a very different vein, might I recommend The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook by Eleanor Davis.

This is a wonderful story. First came across from the library. A little dark. A little different. Sweet underlying love story. Great pictures. Not a story for someone looking for Disney princess and glitz. However, I have two girls (4 and 7) and they both loved it as well.

My daughter and I liked the first Hilda book (although the troll was a little scary). We love the second one even better. The art is consistent and imaginative. The story is cute and maybe a bit nerdy. It's hard to believe the author isn't a little girl himself!

My daughter and I love this series. She started on the Netfix show and wanted the books. Loved the excuse to get her to read!

My son is obsessed with the show since I came out. Thanks for making it affordable for him to get the books!

My daughter and I discovered this show on Netflix and had to get the books as well. Gorgeously illustrated with the same feel as the show. Perfect.

My 5 year old son loves these books. He watched the series on Netflix too. I enjoy reading them too. It gives us a lot to talk about.

This is one of the best contemporary all-ages comics I've found. Equally as pleasurable for adults as for kids. Full of cleverness and humor and originality. I rank it up there with Tintin.

Imaginative, fun, witty and colorful! Love the drawing style too. And that's not all that's good about it. What wins me over is that this is a book that is delightful for adults and YA readers alike. Excellent to read aloud to younger kids as well. Two big thumbs up!

Segundo volumen que compro de Hilda en inglés y en esta edición en pasta blanda y con un precio muy competitivo de menos de 10€.. Al igual que el primer tomo, éste tiene un dibujo precioso y a pesar de estar en inglés.. no es muy complicado de leer. En casa lo leemos el papá con mis hijos de 6 y 9 años... Éste nos ha gustado un poquitín más que el primero (y el primero nos encantó) y es que quizá la historia es más redonda.., salen gigantes (siempre es un plus) y también seres liliputienses (otro plus).. Lo dicho, si gustó el primero, gustará éste. Nosotros ya hemos pedido el tercer volumen.. Si gustan los libros de Hilda, recomendamos también otra serie que nada tiene que ver con ésta (quizá su "toque mitológico") pero también con un dibujo y color precioso e historias muy divertidas. Es "La saga de los Brownstone", que también está en inglés en la misma editorial que Hilda. También trae poco texto y se comprende fácilmente. Ésta sin embargo la estamos haciendo en español pues la edición es muy bonita. Espero que haya sido útil mi valoración

C'est le deuxième album des quatre disponibles à ce jour des aventures de Hilda proposées par le britannique Luke Pearson (1). La petite Hilda est tout juste en âge de lire et écrire. Elle habite dans une maison en bois isolée dans la campagne, au pied d'une montagne, avec sa maman qui fait du dessin industriel (?) et son animal de compagnie, Twig. Hilda a le chic pour entrer en relation avec les êtres fantastiques du voisinage, en l'occurrence - bien évidemment - le géant de minuit du titre, mais aussi des elfes si petits que nul ne les voit. Ce bel album dos toilé à l'ancienne aborde notamment la question du "vivre ensemble" pour des êtres très différents. Un sujet pas simple, comme l'actualité ne manque pas de le rappeler avec constance... La poésie de la série est bien là, ainsi que la qualité du dessin et des couleurs, mais la conclusion très claire laisse pourtant en suspens bien des questions... (1) Détail barbant pour le commun des mortels mais qui est important pour les collectionneurs : au jour de ce commentaire, la description du produit d'amazon.fr précise "Édition : 1st (9 avril 2014)". En fait, mon exemplaire signale que la première parution remonte à 2011, chez un autre éditeur (Nobrow), et qu'il s'agit de la "fifth edition printed 2013".

El libro llego antes del indicado, sin ningún problema y es una lectura bastante divertida e interesante.

My son who is 5 yo liked a lot. Easy to follow with all the drawings and short dialogues. It doesn't take a lot of nights to read it, but is fun and the story entertained all the family.