The Holiday Special
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

The Holiday Special

Written by Judd Winick

Part of the Hilo series

A grumpy snowman threatens holiday cheer. Can Hilo and friends save the party?

4.4 Goodreads · 8 ratings
224 pages· ~220L
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Hilo and his friends are set for holiday fun, but a giant, grumpy snowman is wreaking havoc. With the skating pond blocked and trees disappearing, can they uncover the snowman's true desires before D.J.'s big family party? Join them in a festive adventure filled with laughter, surprises, and the spirit of the season. Will they manage to restore peace and joy in time for the celebration?

From the publisher

From the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series Hilo comes the first-ever Holiday Special! Hilo and friends are ready for holiday fun, until a giant, super-grumpy snowman crashes the celebration. Can they figure out what he wants before the big holiday party? “A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family.”–The New York Times “An action-packed page-turner with heart!” –Dav Pilkey, creator of DOG MAN The decorations are up! The gifts are wrapped! And Hilo and the gang are enjoying some holiday togetherness. Sure, it would be better if the skating pond wasn’t blocked off. And if someone wasn’t stealing trees from the tree lot. AND if a giant, super grumpy snowman wasn’t going around destroying things. But what’s a holiday without holiday surprises?! Can Hilo and friends figure out what the snowman wants before D.J.’s big family party?! Packed with family and food, love and laughter (lots of laughter!)–gather around and enjoy all the gifts of the season with Hilo! Read more of the New York Times bestselling Hilo series with Books 1-11 and dive into the first installment of the Hilo Presents spinoff, The Mighty: A Graphic Novel.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
224
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~220L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~1.9
F&P level
~H
Publication
Published
October 6, 2026
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593807170

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