Graphic Novel Review – The Boy Who Crashed to Earth (Hilo, Book 1) by Judd Winick (4/5 stars)

Reading Level: Middle Grade
Genre: Graphic Novel/Science Fiction
Length: 208 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Release Date: September 1, 2015
ISBN-13: 978-0385386176
Stand Alone or Series: 1st book in the Hilo series
Source: Bought
Rating: 4/5 stars

“BOOM! CLANG! CRASH! D.J. and Gina are totally ordinary kids. But Hilo isn’t! Hilo just fell out of the sky and doesn’t know where he came from, or what he’s doing on Earth. (Or why going to school in only your underwear is a BAD idea!) . . . But UH-OH, what if Hilo wasn’t the only thing to fall to our planet? Can the trio unlock the secrets of Hilo’s past? Can Hilo SURVIVE a day at school? Find out in HILO-a laugh-out-loud, epic story of friendship! Adventure! (And the occasionaly mutant space robot).”

This is the first book in the Hilo series; right now there are four books in this series. My son got this as a gift and enjoyed it a lot, he then gave it to me to read. This was a very fun read that I really enjoyed.

The illustration is bright, colorful, cartoony and really adds a ton of fun to the story. It’s easy to follow and entertaining.

The story is fast-paced and fun as well. It has a science fiction feel to it but takes place on modern day Earth. This is a perfect story for the middle grade crowd; I think young adults and adults will enjoy it as well. It deals with themes of friends and family, fitting in, and aliens too!

Overall a very fun read; my son and I both plan on continuing the series. This is a well done graphic novel that is engaging and entertaining and I would recommend to all ages that like light-hearted, action packed sci-fi graphic novels.

This book goes towards the following reading challenges:
– Goodreads Reading Challenge
– Graphic Novel Reading Challenge