Hilda: The Trolberg Stories

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Introducing our favourite blue-haired adventurer, Hilda! Leaving their home in the wilderness, Hilda, Twig and her mother have moved to the big bustling city of Trolberg. Hilda must find a way to fit into this new and very different way of life by building new friendships with humans - and creatures. Soon, she discovers the city is just as mysterious and filled with adventures as the wilderness. There is no shortage of unexpected twists, turns and new friends in this bind-up edition. A perfect gift for Hilda fans and any young adventurer in your life!

Reviews

Visually arresting: Exuberant and lively. -- The New York Times
A riot of colour and animist magic. -- The Times
These comics are an excellent introduction to comic storytelling, as well as being a fantastic continuation of the Hilda Stories. Sure to be a delight to read for both children and adults. -- @raisingsmallreaders on Instagram
Absolutely magical, sweet, with positive and important messages of friendship and kindness, this brilliantly illustrated book is a must have for anyone who loves mystery and myths combined with wild adventures and a female protagonist with a gentle heart. -- @thekidsbookstagrammer on Instagram
The illustrations are epic and totally captivating! The tones of greens and purples, along with the detail, take you straight into the actions. -- @inclusive_childrens_books on Instagram
The art continues with more of that charming and whimsical cartoon style that both kids and adults are sure to appreciate, with lots of fantastical characters to love too * @comicsvstheworld on Instagram *
Hilda's adventures see her meet the best host of characters (.) you cannot fail to find a personality you love appearing in the storylines. -- @home.read.play on Instagram
Another must-have for Hilda fans and young graphic novel enthusiasts, this beautifully hardback edition (with clothbound spine) would make a perfect gift! * @littlelibraryowl on Instagram *
Full of fantasy and adventure plus lots of sass! -- @matilda_sparkles.toys on Instagram
If anyone is new to Hilda, or is a fan already, this will be a great addition to a library or book shelf -- @Bedemeister on Twitter
Bound together into a beautiful hardback, this version of the stories really stands out in a collection and is a truly beautiful book to own. -- Comics in Class blog
A must have for all Hilda fans -- @bookgiftblogger on Instagram

Author Bio

Luke Pearson is the creator of the Hildafolk comic series. He is also a writer and co-executive producer of the Bafta award-winning animated series of the same name. Outside of his work on Hilda, Luke has been an illustrator, a storyboard artist and has drawn a range of other comics. He lives with his family in Nottingham.