Hilo Book 8: Gina and the Big Secret by Judd Winick
Series: Hilo #8
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers on February 15, 2022
ISBN: 0593379667
Pages: 224
Genres: Humor, Science Fiction
Format: Graphic Novel
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Hilo and friends are back in the continuation of the story of the robot who fell to Earth and became a real boy. Book 8 continues to focus on Gina who now has the power to save the planet from an unsettling new reality. As the book opens, readers see just how much has changed on the home planet and with confidence and XX and help from her friends, Gina takes big steps to set things right. The book ends on a cliffhanger that sets up Book 9. Winnick’s illustrations have movement and personality, his characters are expressive, and his colors pop. There is humor, adventure, magic, and interesting and wacky new alien robots to keep readers swiftly turning pages. This series continues is a delight and this latest entry does not disappoint. This is an automatic purchase for any school or public library and will appeal to readers from grades 2-8.

Reviewed by Jill O’Connor, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth