Hilda and Twig

A brand-new adventure featuring our favourite blue-haired heroine Hilda, and her trusty deerfox companion Twig.I really want to put on my walking shoes and floaty beret and go on an adventure with Hilda Twig. A wonderful entry to the world of Hilda for any young comic fan. – Jim Field, illustrator of Oi Frog!Like the best folk tales, Hilda and Twig is imaginative and captivating, as cosy as it is strange and as spooky as it is heartfelt. – Jamie Littler, author of FrostheartHilda and Twig Hide from the Rain is like a cozy fireplace, a soft blanket, and a delicious bowl of soup all rolled up into one beautiful, exciting, and heartwarming graphic novel. What Luke Pearson does with comics is pure magic! – John Patrick Green, creator of the InvestiGators seriesGrab your raincoat, galoshes, and beret! Luke Pearson creates the perfect alchemy of charms and chills in this spooky rainy-day adventure! As a Hilda superfan, it’s a delight to see and hear Twig, the devoted deer fox get to share their side of the story! The Hilda series continues to be cartoon books at their absolute best! – Dave Roman, creator of Unicorn BoyA beautiful, funny and clever story with stunning illustrations and a heartwarming message. I adore the world of Hilda! – Harriet Muncaster, creator of Isadora Moon“Magical and cute for Hilda fans!“A worthy addition to the Hilda series, this is a magical story about treasure, realising what’s important and Twig being brave. Cute and characterful with an eye-catching and tactile front cover. * Waterstones Bookseller Review *Flying Eye is hoping to attract new, younger fans to Pearson’s popular series with this story about Hilda and Twig, Hilda’s deer fox companion. Aimed at readers aged five and over. – Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller Children’s November Previews *Gr 3-5-Blue-haired adventurer Hilda and her trusty but cautious deer-fox Twig set out for a day of exploring but find more than they bargained for when they take shelter from the rain in an old burial mound. Hilda cheerfully speaks aloud to Twig and some other animals who are also waiting out the storm; they can understand her, but she can’t understand them. The disconnect between Hilda and Twig is poignant as he works hard to keep her safe from the giant snake he �discovers outside the mound. The creature, white with pale blue diamonds and yellow eyes, is unique and feels a kinship with Twig, but presents a danger to Hilda and the other animals, so Twig must be his �bravest self in his role as her guardian. �Readers will understand Twig’s quiet heroism as he tries to keep Hilda unscathed and oblivious. The oversized format allows for several panels per page without feeling crowded. The scenes that Hilda imagines have a bubbly border instead of straight edges. The colors �provide plenty of visual storytelling, with scenes that feature the snake being predominantly blue and white, while the usual earth tones �prevail throughout the rest of the story. �VERDICT Fans of “Hilda and Twig” will love this fantastic new outing, which also works perfectly as a standalone or an introduction for those new to the series. – Jenny Arch * SLJ STARRED Review *It’s always a great day when a new Hilda book comes out! This is a must for elementary and middle school libraries. – Lori Henderson * SLJ - Good Comics for Kids *It’s smashing fun and definitely one to offer reluctant older readers as well as younger primary children. – Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub Blog *Hilda fans, old and new, if you are looking for a fresh take on the adventurer we have all come to know and love, then this book is certainly not going to disappoint. – ReyGGTV * ReyGGTV on Youtube *“Wonderful!“It’s always a treat to have another Hilda book, and this is an especially lovely treat. We follow Hilda and Twig in a story set before they move to Trollberg, as they’re caught in a storm and we discover just how brave Twig really is.This is a really sweet, cosy adventure, and if you already love Hilda then you’re sure to love this. If you haven’t discovered Hilda yet, then you’re missing out! This is such a fabulous series, and my entire family adores it! * Waterstones - Bookseller Review *I would give Hilda and Twig: Hide from the Rain 10⁄10, […], so go get it, I think you’ll love it! – Albee’s World * YouTube Book Review by A 6 Year Old *I LOVED it! […] It’s sooo beautiful! And it’s a really sweet, clever story with a heartwarming message. I adore the world of Hilda. And so does my 7 yr old! – Harriet Muncaster (Author of Isadora Moon) * Instagram Review *

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.