Hilo Book 3: The Great Big Boom (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 3! Dog Man meets Big Nate in this hilarious New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids love!
Aah!!!! Everyone's favorite space boy is BACK! Hilo may look like an ordinary kid, but he’s DEFINITELY not! When we last saw Hilo, DJ, and Gina, Gina had been sucked into a mysterious portal! But friends don’t let friends disappear into NOWHERE! It’s up to D.J. and Hilo to follow her. Will there be danger? YES! Will there be amazing surprises? OF COURSE! Will Gina end up being the one to save them? DEFINITELY! The trio will have to battle bad guys and face disgusting food, an angry mom, powerful magic, and more! Will they survive . . . and make it back to Earth before the portal closes again?!
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 3: The Great Big Boom (A Graphic Novel) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Hilo and his friends fight robots, reptile warriors and other bad guys with lasers and explosions in several battle and chase scenes, in a cartoon style. The characters face dangerous situations on another planet, including an evil robot overlord and armored reptile warriors, in a kid-friendly cartoon style.
Does Hilo Book 3: The Great Big Boom (A Graphic Novel) have violence?
Found (Supporting): Hilo and his friends fight robots, reptile warriors and other bad guys with lasers and explosions in several battle and chase scenes, in a cartoon style.
Does Hilo Book 3: The Great Big Boom (A Graphic Novel) have scary content?
Found (Brief): The characters face dangerous situations on another planet, including an evil robot overlord and armored reptile warriors, in a kid-friendly cartoon style.
Does Hilo Book 3: The Great Big Boom (A Graphic Novel) have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hilo Book 3: The Great Big Boom (A Graphic Novel) have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hilo Book 3: The Great Big Boom (A Graphic Novel) have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hilo Book 3: The Great Big Boom (A Graphic Novel) have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hilo Book 3: The Great Big Boom (A Graphic Novel) have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hilo Book 3: The Great Big Boom (A Graphic Novel) have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hilo Book 3: The Great Big Boom (A Graphic Novel) have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
