Hilda and the Black Hound by Luke Pearson

And if you've never checked out a 'Hildafolk' book before, then the better news is that 'Black Hound' is a great place to start.

The design, the use of color and especially Pearson's line are all impeccably beautiful without being slick.-The Comics Journal One thing is for certain: if you're like me and have the previous books already, then the good news is that 'Black Hound' is an excellent addition to the series. The fourth book in the Hilda series is the best, as the character is now established enough on the page to allow for a greater exploration of her environment. Every volume of this fairy-tale-adventure series is a must-have.-Booklist Pearson has mastered both the gentler aspects of creating a compelling children's character along with the art of conjuring an exciting, kinetic comic book adventure. Hilda's dilemmas, while fantastic, also feel real Pearson has found a lovely new way to dramatize childhood demons, while also making you long for your own cruise down the fjords.-The New Yorker Though definitely an underachiever when it comes to merit badges, Hilda's broad curiosity and willingness to stand up for the undergnome will make her a winner in most readers' eyes.-Kirkus Reviews In gorgeous, oversize pages filled with warm jewel tones, Pearson's varied panel layouts and detailed, purplish backgrounds artfully carry emotional weight and subtle humor in equal measure. John Stanley's Little Lulu meets Miyazaki.'-Guillermo Del Toro Pearson's utter lack of pretension keeps Hilda feeling fresh, while his reading of folktales and Tove Jansson's Moomin series embeds Hilda in the long history of children's stories. Hilda is coming to Netflix in 2018!A School Library Journal Top Graphic Novel of 2014A Booklist Top 10 Graphic Novel for Youth of 2014A Texas Library Association Little Mavericks Nominee for 2015 'Plain smart and moving.

Hilda and the Black Hound by Luke Pearson