Hilo Book 2: Saving the Whole Wide World (A Graphic Novel) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Take off on an action packed adventure with HILO Book 2! Dog Manmeets Big Natein this hilarious New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids love!
Everyone's favorite space boy, Hilo, is just settling into life on earth (Bowling? Knock-knock jokes? OUTSTANDING!) when strange portals begin opening up all over town. And HOLY MACKEREL! Even STRANGER creatures are coming through them! But it will take more than a GIANT MUTANT CHICKEN, A VIKING HIPPO, A MAGICAL WARRIOR CAT, or even a few MILLION KILLER VEGETABLES to stop Team Hilo . . . er, WON’T IT? Can Hilo, DJ, and GINA figure out how to send these creatures back to their worlds before they DESTROY the earth?
Here's what people (and robots!) are saying about Hilo!
“More giant robotic ants and people going 'Aaaah!' than in the complete works of Jane Austen”—Neil Gaiman, bestselling author
“Every kid would love a pal like HILO, and every kid will love this book!” —Lincoln Peirce, bestselling author of the Big Nate series
"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
"A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family."—The New York Times
"A Total BLAST." —Miami Herald
* "A wholeheartedly weird and wonderful tale of friendship, acceptance, and robots."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
* "A must-have."—School Library Journal, Starred Review
Frequently asked questions
Is Hilo Book 2: Saving the Whole Wide World (A Graphic Novel) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Hilo and his friends fight monsters and robots throughout in cartoon-style battles, with no blood or gore, and Hilo says he wants to send enemies back rather than hurt them. Monsters, killer vegetables and a menacing robot villain appear, but the book is played for laughs and rated as only a little scary.
Does Hilo Book 2: Saving the Whole Wide World (A Graphic Novel) have violence?
Found (Supporting): Hilo and his friends fight monsters and robots throughout in cartoon-style battles, with no blood or gore, and Hilo says he wants to send enemies back rather than hurt them.
Does Hilo Book 2: Saving the Whole Wide World (A Graphic Novel) have scary content?
Found (Brief): Monsters, killer vegetables and a menacing robot villain appear, but the book is played for laughs and rated as only a little scary.
Does Hilo Book 2: Saving the Whole Wide World (A Graphic Novel) have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hilo Book 2: Saving the Whole Wide World (A Graphic Novel) have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hilo Book 2: Saving the Whole Wide World (A Graphic Novel) have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hilo Book 2: Saving the Whole Wide World (A Graphic Novel) have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hilo Book 2: Saving the Whole Wide World (A Graphic Novel) have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hilo Book 2: Saving the Whole Wide World (A Graphic Novel) have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hilo Book 2: Saving the Whole Wide World (A Graphic Novel) have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
