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    Hilo Book 5: Then Everything Went Wrong

    (A Graphic Novel)

    Part of Hilo

    Author Judd Winick
    Ebook
    RH Childrens Books | Random House Graphic
    On sale Jan 29, 2019 | 208 Pages | 9781524714987
    Grades 3-7
    Reading Level: Lexile GN240L | Fountas & Pinnell O
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    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Hilo learns the secrets of his past in this hilarious graphic novel series that’s “an action-packed page-turner with heart” (Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man).

    “A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family.”—The New York Times

    “A perfect book for any kid who ever needed a friend and then had one with superpowers fall from space.” —Seth Meyers, actor, comedian and writer

    Everyone’s favorite space boy—Hilo—is back! But what really happened in his world before he came crashing to Earth? To finally uncover the truth of his mysterious past and the robot threat that has been chasing him, Hilo returns to his home planet, Jannus, along with his best friend D.J. But as soon as they jump through the portal, they find Jannus in a completely different state than Hilo remembers. With robots missing and many of the power systems not working, Jannus is no longer the high-tech home Hilo came from. As Hilo and D.J. meet new allies and dangers, it becomes clear that the real reasons Hilo ended up on Earth are more complicated than just a heroic destiny—and that everything he assumed about his purpose is about to be turned inside out and upside down!

    Filled with colorful illustrations, laugh-out-loud text, and the occasional space robot, this action-packed graphic novel series shows that no matter where you come from, kindness, friendship, and choosing your own path are the greatest superpowers of all.

    And for an outstanding gift, don’t forget to check out Hilo: The Epic Boxed Set, which includes the first 10 books in the series!
    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. View titles by Judd Winick
    • SELECTION | 2020
      International Literacy Association
    Praise for the Series:
    * Children's Choice 5th-6th Grade Book of the Year
    * Nominated for multiple State Awards—including the Pennsylvania's Young Reader's Choice Award
    * A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids

    “Solid. Expect this series to receive the same reverence as Jeff Smith's Bone.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    “HILO is delightful, silly, tender, and most importantly: funny.” —Jeff Smith, bestselling author of the Bone series

    "Fast paced, furiously funny, and will have kids waiting on the edge of their seats for more."—Jeffrey Brown, bestselling author of Jedi Academy

    "Diverse characters, good friends, and humorous dialogue coupled with colorful illustrations and plenty of action makes this a must-have for all children’s graphic novel collections." —School Library Journal, starred review

    “This is lively and entertaining adventure with enough risk to give it heft and plenty of solid friendship to keep readers buoyed… Lush, bright colors and a freewheeling approach to panels create an immersive environment: it’s clear that this is art, and it’s also clear that the art is running the show, not the panels or even the words. Readers will likely find it a tough wait for the next volume to come along.”—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review

    "My students are obsessed with this series. OBSESSED!"—Colby Sharp, teacher, blogger, and co-founder of Nerdy Bookclub

    About

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Hilo learns the secrets of his past in this hilarious graphic novel series that’s “an action-packed page-turner with heart” (Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man).

    “A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family.”—The New York Times

    “A perfect book for any kid who ever needed a friend and then had one with superpowers fall from space.” —Seth Meyers, actor, comedian and writer

    Everyone’s favorite space boy—Hilo—is back! But what really happened in his world before he came crashing to Earth? To finally uncover the truth of his mysterious past and the robot threat that has been chasing him, Hilo returns to his home planet, Jannus, along with his best friend D.J. But as soon as they jump through the portal, they find Jannus in a completely different state than Hilo remembers. With robots missing and many of the power systems not working, Jannus is no longer the high-tech home Hilo came from. As Hilo and D.J. meet new allies and dangers, it becomes clear that the real reasons Hilo ended up on Earth are more complicated than just a heroic destiny—and that everything he assumed about his purpose is about to be turned inside out and upside down!

    Filled with colorful illustrations, laugh-out-loud text, and the occasional space robot, this action-packed graphic novel series shows that no matter where you come from, kindness, friendship, and choosing your own path are the greatest superpowers of all.

    And for an outstanding gift, don’t forget to check out Hilo: The Epic Boxed Set, which includes the first 10 books in the series!

    Author

    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. View titles by Judd Winick

    Awards

    • SELECTION | 2020
      International Literacy Association

    Praise

    Praise for the Series:
    * Children's Choice 5th-6th Grade Book of the Year
    * Nominated for multiple State Awards—including the Pennsylvania's Young Reader's Choice Award
    * A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids

    “Solid. Expect this series to receive the same reverence as Jeff Smith's Bone.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    “HILO is delightful, silly, tender, and most importantly: funny.” —Jeff Smith, bestselling author of the Bone series

    "Fast paced, furiously funny, and will have kids waiting on the edge of their seats for more."—Jeffrey Brown, bestselling author of Jedi Academy

    "Diverse characters, good friends, and humorous dialogue coupled with colorful illustrations and plenty of action makes this a must-have for all children’s graphic novel collections." —School Library Journal, starred review

    “This is lively and entertaining adventure with enough risk to give it heft and plenty of solid friendship to keep readers buoyed… Lush, bright colors and a freewheeling approach to panels create an immersive environment: it’s clear that this is art, and it’s also clear that the art is running the show, not the panels or even the words. Readers will likely find it a tough wait for the next volume to come along.”—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review

    "My students are obsessed with this series. OBSESSED!"—Colby Sharp, teacher, blogger, and co-founder of Nerdy Bookclub

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