Hilo: Rise of the Cat
Published on 10. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-241-76001-7 (ISBN)
Description
'An action-packed page turner with heart!' - DAV PILKEY, bestselling author of the DOG MAN series
Join HILO and his friends as they battle to save Earth in this laugh-out-loud, bestselling graphic novel series perfect for fans of WIMPY KID and BUNNY VS MONKEY aged 8-12.
UH-OH! Polly the Warrior-Cat's adventures with Hilo have landed her in trouble. AGAIN!
When Polly breaks one rule too many, she's sent to Wombatton Academy of Better Magic, the magical boarding school for bad kids (and ... cats).
But something STRANGE is going on at Wombatton, and the students have started disappearing! Can Polly get to the bottom of this magical mystery, escape boarding school and reunite with her friends on Earth?
Discover the other titles in the series:
Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
Hilo: Saving the Whole Wide World
Hilo: The Great Big Boom
Hilo: Waking the Monsters
Hilo: Then Everything Went Wrong
Hilo: All the Pieces Fit
Hilo: Gina - The Girl Who Broke the World
Hilo: Gina and the Big Secret
Hilo: Gina and the Last City on Earth
Hilo: The Great Space Iguana
Join HILO and his friends as they battle to save Earth in this laugh-out-loud, bestselling graphic novel series perfect for fans of WIMPY KID and BUNNY VS MONKEY aged 8-12.
UH-OH! Polly the Warrior-Cat's adventures with Hilo have landed her in trouble. AGAIN!
When Polly breaks one rule too many, she's sent to Wombatton Academy of Better Magic, the magical boarding school for bad kids (and ... cats).
But something STRANGE is going on at Wombatton, and the students have started disappearing! Can Polly get to the bottom of this magical mystery, escape boarding school and reunite with her friends on Earth?
Discover the other titles in the series:
Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
Hilo: Saving the Whole Wide World
Hilo: The Great Big Boom
Hilo: Waking the Monsters
Hilo: Then Everything Went Wrong
Hilo: All the Pieces Fit
Hilo: Gina - The Girl Who Broke the World
Hilo: Gina and the Big Secret
Hilo: Gina and the Last City on Earth
Hilo: The Great Space Iguana
Reviews / Votes
'An action-packed page turner with heart!' * Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of the DOG MAN series * 'HILO is delightful, silly, tender, and most importantly: funny.' * Jeff Smith, bestselling author of the BONE series * 'A wholeheartedly weird and wonderful tale of friendship, acceptance, and robots.' * Kirkus Reviews, starred review * 'Diverse characters, good friends, and humorous dialogue coupled with colourful illustrations and plenty of action makes this A MUST-HAVE ...' * School Library Journal, starred review * 'A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family.' * The New York Times * 'Expect this series to receive the same reverence as Jeff Smith's Bone.' * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
424 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-76001-7 (9780241760017)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
07/2025
Puffin
€9.99
Available for download
Persons
Judd Winick (Author, Illustrator)
Judd Winick grew up on Long Island, where he spent countless hours doodling, reading X-Men comics and watching Loony Tunes.
Judd has scripted issues of bestselling comic series, including Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Justice League and Star Wars.
Today Judd lives in San Francisco with his wife, Pam Ling; their two kids; and their cats, Chaka and Sleestak. When Judd isn't collecting far more action figures and vinyl toys than a normal adult, he is a screenwriter and an award-winning cartoonist.
Visit Judd and Hilo online at www.juddwinick.com.
Judd Winick grew up on Long Island, where he spent countless hours doodling, reading X-Men comics and watching Loony Tunes.
Judd has scripted issues of bestselling comic series, including Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Justice League and Star Wars.
Today Judd lives in San Francisco with his wife, Pam Ling; their two kids; and their cats, Chaka and Sleestak. When Judd isn't collecting far more action figures and vinyl toys than a normal adult, he is a screenwriter and an award-winning cartoonist.
Visit Judd and Hilo online at www.juddwinick.com.