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Hilda and the Midnight Giant

Luke Pearson (2012)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages44 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age6
Goodreads4.32/5 (6623)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Hilda finds her world turned upside down as she faces the prospect of leaving her snow-capped birthplace for the hum of the megalopolis. Her mother, an architect, has been offered a prestigious position in the bustling metropolis that she would find hard to reject. Besides, the tiny elven creatures making a daily habit of bombarding them with threats isn't making Hilda's case any better. As she seeks ways to stall her mother's decision, Hilda rushes to befriend the very source of her malady - will they help or hinder her? More importantly, who is this mysterious Midnight Giant? -- pub. website.

Is Hilda and the Midnight Giant appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

Charming all-ages graphic novel with gentle peril involving elves and giants. No content concerns—perfect for early readers transitioning to chapter books.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following brave Hilda as she befriends mysterious creatures and explores both magical forests and big cities.

Tags

Graphic NovelAdventureUrban FantasyChildren's Fiction