3.5

Mentioned in a blog post at https://booksbeyondbinaries.blog/2020/07/20/chapter-books-whats-good/ (July 20th release)

Great fun, heart-warming, charming illustrations. ( )

Very cute determined original inspiring young person who loves drawing and adventure. Simple to understand, almost fable-like; the child helps the fox, the fox helps the child, the wood spirit helps the child, and Hilda helps the troll. With so little dialogue, it is easy for the imagination to fill between the lines. Beautifully illustrated.. ( )

When Hilda goes out to sketch some rocks, she meets a rock troll.

I watched the first season of Hilda on Netflix when it came out and loved it. Now, reading the graphic novel, I can't help hearing the voice actress for Hilda in my head as I read, which is delightful.

I loved the coloring of the graphic novel, it made everything seem peaceful.

There's not a ton of background of this story, but you quickly get into the setting and story within a few panels.

It's a great read for younger children who would like to go on an adventure. ( )