Whimsical and Enchanted: Read Our Review of the Hilda series, Created by Luke Pearson, Written by Stephen Davies and Illustrated by Sapo Lendário

Hilda’s world is a fantastical place full of imagination and adventure, starring a curious, courageous and upbeat protagonist who navigates an impeccably built world of mythology and magic with a cast of adorable creatures and friends.

If you were a fan of Moomins growing up, you’ll love sharing this Scandinavian folklore-inspired world with your middle-grade readers! Luke Pearson has credited Tove Jansson’s unforgettable stories as a key inspiration behind his own world-building, and while Hilda exists in her own original universe, the similarities are delightfully obvious. Everything you love about Moominvalley is imbued in these books – a sense of playful wonder, an attention to detail, and a reverence for all things offbeat and whimsical.

Pearson is an acclaimed British illustrator and cartoonist, who creates visual stories for both adults and kids in a range of mediums. Aside from TV adaptations of his own work, his screen credits include storyboarding for the hit series Adventure Time.

For the latest books in the Hilda series, Pearson has teamed up with fellow British children’s author Stephen Davies and Brazilian illustrator couple Natália and Júnior, known as Sapo Lendário, to continue the adventure. This dream team has fleshed out the Hilda narrative to create an engaging, exciting and immersive read, with frequent full-page illustrated spreads to hold even the shortest attention spans captive. It’s the kind of escapism that kids will want to return to again and again.

The series is recommended for ages 7+, but older readers around the world – parents and caregivers included – have also fallen in love with Hilda and the cast of adorable friends, family and creatures who join her on her adventures. We could all use a dose of quirky cuteness now and then!

The magical world that Pearson originally created continues to expand. With three seasons of the BAFTA Award-winning Netflix animated series now available for streaming, a film adaptation, eight tie-in novels and more to come in the New Year, there’s never been a better time to dive in! So, without further ado, let’s find out what the two latest books in this fantastic series are all about…

Hilda and the Faratok Tree

Join Hilda as she faces her past when she spots her father at Trollberg harbour…

Join our beloved heroine as her father, Anders, returns to Trollberg, and Hilda finds herself in the Time of Giants. Fantastic creatures and daring adventures are all just part of another average day for Hilda… but what will she do if her reunion with Anders isn’t all she hoped for?

Buy a copy of Hilda and the Faratok Tree here.

Hilda and the Fairy Village

Join Hilda as she visits Tofoten, a fairy village, and uncovers the truth behind her family’s past…

Join our beloved heroine as she visits her Great Aunt Astrid in Tofoten. Hilda is surprised to discover that it’s a fairy village… her mother had never mentioned that. Hilda becomes troubled by a crackly radio presenter, ominous dreams and soon finds herself in peril. Fantastic creatures and daring adventures are all just part of another average day for Hilda… but will her questions be answered?

Buy a copy of Hilda and the Fairy Village here.